DTW
Detroit
United States
1,771 km
1,100 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
1,771 km
1,100 mi / 956 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW GLS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code DTW GLS
ICAO Code KDTW KGLS
City Detroit Galveston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 29.270000, -94.860000

Detroit (DTW) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 1,771 kilometers (1,100 miles / 956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 08:29 in Detroit, it's 07:29 in Galveston.

The return flight from Galveston (GLS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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