DTW
Detroit
United States
6,846 km
4,254 miles
GAT
Avignon
France
Distance
6,846 km
4,254 mi / 3,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW GAT
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Gap - Tallard Airport
IATA Code DTW GAT
ICAO Code KDTW LFNA
City Detroit Avignon
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 645 ft 1,986 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 44.450000, 6.040000

Detroit (DTW) to Avignon (GAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Gap - Tallard Airport (GAT) in Avignon, France is 6,846 kilometers (4,254 miles / 3,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 France. 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 19:27 in Detroit, it's 01:27 in Avignon. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,341 feet between the two airports. Gap - Tallard Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Avignon (GAT) to Detroit (DTW) 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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Gap - Tallard Airport (GAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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