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Airport Comparison
| DTW | RTL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport | Spirit Lake Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | DTW | RTL |
| ICAO Code | KDTW | K0F3 |
| City | Detroit | Spirit Lake |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 1,434 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.210000, -83.350000 | 43.390000, -95.140000 |
Detroit (DTW) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 970 kilometers (603 miles / 524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Detroit, it's 03:56 in Spirit Lake.
The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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