DTW
Detroit
United States
6,449 km
4,007 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
6,449 km
4,007 mi / 3,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
21°
north northeast

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DTW VAW
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code DTW VAW
ICAO Code KDTW ENSS
City Detroit Vardø
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Oslo
Elevation 645 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 70.360000, 31.040000

Detroit (DTW) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 6,449 kilometers (4,007 miles / 3,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Norway. 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 03:59 in Detroit, it's 09:59 in Vardø. 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 Vardø (VAW) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 307° (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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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