Airport Comparison
| DTW | LFT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field |
| IATA Code | DTW | LFT |
| ICAO Code | KDTW | KLFT |
| City | Detroit | Lafayette |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 42 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.210000, -83.350000 | 30.210000, -91.990000 |
Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 1,541 kilometers (958 miles / 832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 18:18 in Detroit, it's 17:18 in Lafayette.
The return flight from Lafayette (LFT) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.