DTW
Detroit
United States
6,467 km
4,019 miles
HEI
Busum
Germany
Distance
6,467 km
4,019 mi / 3,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

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DTW HEI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Heide-Busum Airport
IATA Code DTW HEI
ICAO Code KDTW EDXB
City Detroit Busum
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 645 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 54.150000, 8.900000

Detroit (DTW) to Busum (HEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany is 6,467 kilometers (4,019 miles / 3,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Germany. 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 17:22 in Detroit, it's 23:22 in Busum. 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.

The return flight from Busum (HEI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 299° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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