DTW to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6,045 km (3,756 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 5m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to London?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6,045 km (3,756 mi, 3,264 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DTW to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northeast of DTW.
How is the DTW to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-LHR in IATA codes and KDTW-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| DTW | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | EGLL |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #4 |
KDTW starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 562 ft (171 m) lower than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to LHR
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Detroit from London?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 6,045 km (3,756 mi, 3,264 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and LHR takes about 8h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from DTW?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northeast of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to LHR?
3 airlines appear on the DTW-LHR route in the open dataset, including Air France, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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