DTW
Detroit
United States
3,533 km
2,195 miles
JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
Distance
3,533 km
2,195 mi / 1,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/New_York
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW JAV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ilulissat Airport
IATA Code DTW JAV
ICAO Code KDTW BGJN
City Detroit Ilulissat
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Nuuk
Elevation 645 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 69.240000, -51.060000

Detroit (DTW) to Ilulissat (JAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 3,533 kilometers (2,195 miles / 1,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:03 in Detroit, it's 09:03 in Ilulissat. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ilulissat (JAV) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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