DTW
Detroit
United States
6,757 km
4,199 miles
MLH
Bale/Mulhouse
Switzerland
Distance
6,757 km
4,199 mi / 3,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW MLH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport
IATA Code DTW MLH
ICAO Code KDTW LSZM
City Detroit Bale/Mulhouse
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 645 ft 885 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 47.590000, 7.530000

Detroit (DTW) to Bale/Mulhouse (MLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (MLH) in Bale/Mulhouse, Switzerland is 6,757 kilometers (4,199 miles / 3,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Switzerland. 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 17:23 in Detroit, it's 23:23 in Bale/Mulhouse. 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 Bale/Mulhouse (MLH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 302° (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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (MLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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