BHM
Birmingham
United States
1,007 km
626 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,007 km
626 mi / 544 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
16°
north northeast

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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.

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