DET
Detroit
United States
6,916 km
4,297 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
6,916 km
4,297 mi / 3,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Detroit
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DET MXP
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code DET MXP
ICAO Code KDET LIMC
City Detroit Milan
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Rome
Elevation 626 ft 768 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 45.630000, 8.730000

Detroit (DET) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 6,916 kilometers (4,297 miles / 3,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Italy. 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 21:07 in Detroit, it's 03:07 in Milan. 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 Milan (MXP) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 303° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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