DTW
Detroit
United States
1,442 km
896 miles
LBF
North Platte
United States
Distance
1,442 km
896 mi / 779 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

DTW LBF
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field
IATA Code DTW LBF
ICAO Code KDTW KLBF
City Detroit North Platte
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 2,777 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 41.130000, -100.680000

Detroit (DTW) to North Platte (LBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) in North Platte, United States is 1,442 kilometers (896 miles / 779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:06 in Detroit, it's 07:06 in North Platte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,132 feet between the two airports. North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from North Platte (LBF) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 79° (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 North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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