DTW
Detroit
United States
6,974 km
4,333 miles
LPX
Liepaja
Latvia
Distance
6,974 km
4,333 mi / 3,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
37°
northeast

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DTW LPX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Liepaja International Airport
IATA Code DTW LPX
ICAO Code KDTW EVLA
City Detroit Liepaja
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Riga
Elevation 645 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 56.520000, 21.100000

Detroit (DTW) to Liepaja (LPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Liepaja International Airport (LPX) in Liepaja, Latvia is 6,974 kilometers (4,333 miles / 3,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Latvia. 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 06:11 in Detroit, it's 13:11 in Liepaja. With a 7-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 Liepaja (LPX) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 306° (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 Liepaja International Airport (LPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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