DTW
Detroit
United States
2,568 km
1,596 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
2,568 km
1,596 mi / 1,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
264°
west

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Airport Comparison

DTW GCN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code DTW GCN
ICAO Code KDTW KGCN
City Detroit Grand Canyon
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Phoenix
Elevation 645 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.950000, -112.150000

Detroit (DTW) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 2,568 kilometers (1,596 miles / 1,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:17 in Detroit, it's 11:17 in Grand Canyon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,964 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park 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 Grand Canyon (GCN) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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