The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States is 1,479 kilometers (919 miles / 799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 01:48 in Detroit, it's 00:48 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (NEW) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 22° (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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.