DTW
Detroit
United States
3,131 km
1,946 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
3,131 km
1,946 mi / 1,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

DTW PUZ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code DTW PUZ
ICAO Code KDTW MNPC
City Detroit Puerto Cabezas
Country United States Nicaragua
Timezone America/New_York America/Managua
Elevation 645 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 14.050000, -83.390000

Detroit (DTW) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 3,131 kilometers (1,946 miles / 1,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Nicaragua. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:08 in Detroit, it's 05:08 in Puerto Cabezas.

The return flight from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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