CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
6,558 km
4,075 miles
DET
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,558 km
4,075 mi / 3,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
301°
west northwest

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CPH DET
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Coleman A Young Municipal Airport
IATA Code CPH DET
ICAO Code EKCH KDET
City Copenhagen Detroit
Country Denmark United States
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Detroit
Elevation 17 ft 626 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 42.410000, -83.010000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Detroit (DET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States is 6,558 kilometers (4,075 miles / 3,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Denmark 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 07:18 in Copenhagen, it's 01:18 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 (DET) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 41° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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