DTW to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,683 km (1,667 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,683 km (1,667 mi, 1,449 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 PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of DTW.
How is the DTW to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-PHX in IATA codes and KDTW-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| DTW | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #43 |
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.
PHX sits 490 ft (149 m) higher than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to PHX
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | 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 Phoenix?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 2,683 km (1,667 mi, 1,449 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and PHX takes about 3h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from DTW?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to PHX?
4 airlines appear on the DTW-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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