DTW
Detroit
United States
2,313 km
1,437 miles
HLN
Helena
United States
Distance
2,313 km
1,437 mi / 1,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
292°
west northwest

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DTW HLN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Helena Regional Airport
IATA Code DTW HLN
ICAO Code KDTW KHLN
City Detroit Helena
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 3,877 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 46.610000, -111.980000

Detroit (DTW) to Helena (HLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) in Helena, United States is 2,313 kilometers (1,437 miles / 1,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:23 in Detroit, it's 13:23 in Helena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,232 feet between the two airports. Helena Regional Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Helena (HLN) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Helena Regional Airport (HLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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