DTW
Detroit
United States
6,654 km
4,134 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
6,654 km
4,134 mi / 3,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW RMS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code DTW RMS
ICAO Code KDTW ETAR
City Detroit Ramstein
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 645 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 49.440000, 7.600000

Detroit (DTW) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 6,654 kilometers (4,134 miles / 3,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Germany. 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 21:34 in Detroit, it's 03:34 in Ramstein. 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 Ramstein (RMS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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