DTW
Detroit
United States
2,684 km
1,668 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
2,684 km
1,668 mi / 1,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW PHX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code DTW PHX
ICAO Code KDTW KPHX
City Detroit Phoenix
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Phoenix
Elevation 645 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 33.430000, -112.010000

Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 2,684 kilometers (1,668 miles / 1,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:03 in Detroit, it's 00:03 in Phoenix.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 60° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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