DTW to PDX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) is 3,135 km (1,948 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PDX to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Portland?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Portland International Airport (PDX) is 3,135 km (1,948 mi, 1,693 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 PDX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PDX is roughly west of DTW.
How is the DTW to PDX route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-PDX in IATA codes and KDTW-KPDX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), Portland International Airport is PDX (KPDX).
| DTW | PDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Portland International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KPDX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 31 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #138 |
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.
PDX sits 614 ft (187 m) lower than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to PDX
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS.
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 Portland?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are 3,135 km (1,948 mi, 1,693 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to PDX?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and PDX takes about 4h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PDX from DTW?
Portland International Airport (PDX) lies roughly west of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to PDX?
1 airline appear on the DTW-PDX route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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