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Airport Comparison
| CWF | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chennault International Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
| IATA Code | CWF | DTW |
| ICAO Code | KCWF | KDTW |
| City | Lake Charles | Detroit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 645 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.210000, -93.140000 | 42.210000, -83.350000 |
Lake Charles (CWF) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,595 kilometers (991 miles / 861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 08:36 in Lake Charles, it's 09:36 in Detroit.
The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 216° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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