BFM
Mobile
United States
1,355 km
842 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,355 km
842 mi / 731 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
17°
north northeast

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BFM DTW
Airport Name Mobile International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BFM DTW
ICAO Code KBFM KDTW
City Mobile Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 26 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 30.630000, -88.070000 42.210000, -83.350000

Mobile (BFM) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mobile International Airport (BFM) in Mobile, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,355 kilometers (842 miles / 731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Mobile, it's 13:17 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Mobile (BFM) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Mobile International Airport (BFM) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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