ALC
Alicante
Spain
6,751 km
4,195 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,751 km
4,195 mi / 3,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALC DTW
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ALC DTW
ICAO Code LEAL KDTW
City Alicante Detroit
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/New_York
Elevation 142 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 42.210000, -83.350000

Alicante (ALC) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,751 kilometers (4,195 miles / 3,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Spain with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Alicante, it's 18:23 in Detroit. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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