DET
Detroit
United States
6,041 km
3,754 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,041 km
3,754 mi / 3,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Detroit
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DET LGW
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code DET LGW
ICAO Code KDET EGKK
City Detroit London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/London
Elevation 626 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 51.150000, -0.190000

Detroit (DET) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,041 kilometers (3,754 miles / 3,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 United States with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:53 in Detroit, it's 09:53 in London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 296° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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