DTW
Detroit
United States
4,782 km
2,971 miles
MRI
Anchorage
United States
Distance
4,782 km
2,971 mi / 2,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/New_York
Heading
320°
northwest

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DTW MRI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Merrill Field
IATA Code DTW MRI
ICAO Code KDTW PAMR
City Detroit Anchorage
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Anchorage
Elevation 645 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 61.200000, -149.800000

Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage (MRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Merrill Field (MRI) in Anchorage, United States is 4,782 kilometers (2,971 miles / 2,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Detroit, it's 18:23 in Anchorage. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Anchorage (MRI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Merrill Field (MRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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