The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lake Placid Airport (LKP) in Lake Placid, United States is 794 kilometers (493 miles / 429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 01:50 in Detroit, it's 01:50 in Lake Placid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,102 feet between the two airports. Lake Placid Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Lake Placid (LKP) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Lake Placid Airport (LKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.