DTW
Detroit
United States
2,338 km
1,453 miles
ELP
El Paso
United States
Distance
2,338 km
1,453 mi / 1,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW ELP
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport El Paso International Airport
IATA Code DTW ELP
ICAO Code KDTW KELP
City Detroit El Paso
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 31.810000, -106.380000

Detroit (DTW) to El Paso (ELP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to El Paso International Airport (ELP) in El Paso, United States is 2,338 kilometers (1,453 miles / 1,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:56 in Detroit, it's 12:56 in El Paso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,316 feet between the two airports. El Paso International Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from El Paso (ELP) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 54° (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 El Paso International Airport (ELP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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