CBU
Cottbus
Germany
6,919 km
4,300 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,919 km
4,300 mi / 3,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CBU DTW
Airport Name Cottbus-Drewitz Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CBU DTW
ICAO Code EDCD KDTW
City Cottbus Detroit
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 272 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 51.890000, 14.530000 42.210000, -83.350000

Cottbus (CBU) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) in Cottbus, Germany to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,919 kilometers (4,300 miles / 3,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Germany 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 00:17 in Cottbus, it's 18:17 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 Cottbus (CBU) follows a heading of 44° (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 Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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