DTW to MCO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 1,544 km (959 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (MCO to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Orlando?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 1,544 km (959 mi, 834 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 MCO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCO is roughly south of DTW.
How is the DTW to MCO route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-MCO in IATA codes and KDTW-KMCO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), Orlando International Airport is MCO (KMCO).
| DTW | MCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Orlando International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KMCO |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 96 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #52 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MCO sits 549 ft (167 m) lower than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to MCO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
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 Orlando?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are 1,544 km (959 mi, 834 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to MCO?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and MCO takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCO from DTW?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) lies roughly south of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to MCO?
2 airlines appear on the DTW-MCO route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines.
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