Airport Comparison
| DET | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Coleman A Young Municipal Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | DET | JFK |
| ICAO Code | KDET | KJFK |
| City | Detroit | New York |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Detroit | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 626 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.410000, -83.010000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Detroit (DET) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 793 kilometers (493 miles / 428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Detroit, it's 21:14 in New York.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.