DTW
Detroit
United States
3,321 km
2,063 miles
OAK
Oakland
United States
Distance
3,321 km
2,063 mi / 1,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW OAK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Metro Oakland International Airport
IATA Code DTW OAK
ICAO Code KDTW KOAK
City Detroit Oakland
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 645 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 37.720000, -122.220000

Detroit (DTW) to Oakland (OAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States is 3,321 kilometers (2,063 miles / 1,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 20:59 in Detroit, it's 17:59 in Oakland. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Oakland (OAK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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