ALB
Albany
United States
785 km
488 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
785 km
488 mi / 424 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

ALB DTW
Airport Name Albany International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ALB DTW
ICAO Code KALB KDTW
City Albany Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 285 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 42.750000, -73.800000 42.210000, -83.350000

Albany (ALB) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 785 kilometers (488 miles / 424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:23 in Albany, it's 04:23 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Albany (ALB) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albany International Airport (ALB) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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