Airport Comparison
| BHM | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
| IATA Code | BHM | DTW |
| ICAO Code | KBHM | KDTW |
| City | Birmingham | Detroit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 650 ft | 645 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.560000, -86.750000 | 42.210000, -83.350000 |
Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,007 kilometers (626 miles / 544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.
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 04:00 in Birmingham, it's 05:00 in Detroit.
The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 198° (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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.