DTW
Detroit
United States
6,362 km
3,953 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
6,362 km
3,953 mi / 3,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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DTW LEY
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code DTW LEY
ICAO Code KDTW EHLE
City Detroit Lelystad
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 645 ft -13 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 52.460000, 5.530000

Detroit (DTW) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 6,362 kilometers (3,953 miles / 3,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Netherlands. 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 12:55 in Detroit, it's 18:55 in Lelystad. 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 Lelystad (LEY) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 298° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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