DTW
Detroit
United States
5,884 km
3,656 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
5,884 km
3,656 mi / 3,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/New_York
Heading
313°
northwest

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DTW KQA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code DTW KQA
ICAO Code KDTW PAUT
City Detroit Akutan
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Nome
Elevation 645 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 54.140000, -165.600000

Detroit (DTW) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 5,884 kilometers (3,656 miles / 3,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 19:16 in Detroit, it's 15:16 in Akutan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Akutan (KQA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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