CFR
Caen/Carpiquet
France
6,157 km
3,826 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,157 km
3,826 mi / 3,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CFR DTW
Airport Name Caen-Carpiquet Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CFR DTW
ICAO Code LFRK KDTW
City Caen/Carpiquet Detroit
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/New_York
Elevation 256 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 49.170000, -0.450000 42.210000, -83.350000

Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) in Caen/Carpiquet, France to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,157 kilometers (3,826 miles / 3,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 France 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 09:42 in Caen/Carpiquet, it's 03:42 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 Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) follows a heading of 52° (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 Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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