CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
6,593 km
4,097 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,593 km
4,097 mi / 3,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
301°
west northwest

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CPH DTW
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CPH DTW
ICAO Code EKCH KDTW
City Copenhagen Detroit
Country Denmark United States
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/New_York
Elevation 17 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 42.210000, -83.350000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,593 kilometers (4,097 miles / 3,560 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 08:02 in Copenhagen, it's 02:02 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 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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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