DTW
Detroit
United States
1,493 km
927 miles
MSY
New Orleans
United States
Distance
1,493 km
927 mi / 806 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW MSY
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA Code DTW MSY
ICAO Code KDTW KMSY
City Detroit New Orleans
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 29.990000, -90.260000

Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 1,493 kilometers (927 miles / 806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:08 in Detroit, it's 11:08 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 23° (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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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