Airport Comparison
| ALE | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
| IATA Code | ALE | DTW |
| ICAO Code | KE38 | KDTW |
| City | Alpine | Detroit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 4,514 ft | 645 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.380000, -103.680000 | 42.210000, -83.350000 |
Alpine (ALE) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 2,238 kilometers (1,390 miles / 1,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 10:12 in Alpine, it's 11:12 in Detroit.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,869 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.
The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.