DTW
Detroit
United States
6,409 km
3,983 miles
HGL
Helgoland
Germany
Distance
6,409 km
3,983 mi / 3,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

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DTW HGL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Helgoland-Dune Airport
IATA Code DTW HGL
ICAO Code KDTW EDXH
City Detroit Helgoland
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 645 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 54.190000, 7.920000

Detroit (DTW) to Helgoland (HGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany is 6,409 kilometers (3,983 miles / 3,461 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 22:08 in Detroit, it's 04:08 in Helgoland. 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 Helgoland (HGL) 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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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