DTW
Detroit
United States
5,450 km
3,386 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
5,450 km
3,386 mi / 2,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/New_York
Heading
322°
northwest

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DTW PQS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code DTW PQS
ICAO Code KDTW K0AK
City Detroit Pilot Station
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Nome
Elevation 645 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 61.960000, -162.940000

Detroit (DTW) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 5,450 kilometers (3,386 miles / 2,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Detroit, it's 08:59 in Pilot Station. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pilot Station (PQS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 75° (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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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