DTW
Detroit
United States
7,730 km
4,803 miles
PMO
Palermo
Italy
Distance
7,730 km
4,803 mi / 4,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW PMO
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport
IATA Code DTW PMO
ICAO Code KDTW LICJ
City Detroit Palermo
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Rome
Elevation 645 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 38.180000, 13.090000

Detroit (DTW) to Palermo (PMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) in Palermo, Italy is 7,730 kilometers (4,803 miles / 4,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Detroit, it's 20:15 in Palermo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Palermo (PMO) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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