DTW
Detroit
United States
7,746 km
4,813 miles
ESR
El Salvador
Chile
Distance
7,746 km
4,813 mi / 4,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
167°
south southeast

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DTW ESR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport
IATA Code DTW ESR
ICAO Code KDTW SCES
City Detroit El Salvador
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 645 ft 5,240 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -26.310000, -69.770000

Detroit (DTW) to El Salvador (ESR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 7,746 kilometers (4,813 miles / 4,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Detroit, it's 01:43 in El Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,595 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from El Salvador (ESR) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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