DTW
Detroit
United States
1,821 km
1,131 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
1,821 km
1,131 mi / 983 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW ELA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code DTW ELA
ICAO Code KDTW KELA
City Detroit Eagle Lake
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 29.600000, -96.320000

Detroit (DTW) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 1,821 kilometers (1,131 miles / 983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 03:14 in Detroit, it's 02:14 in Eagle Lake.

The return flight from Eagle Lake (ELA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 36° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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