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Airport Reference

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

Detroit, United States

IATA CodeDTW
ICAO CodeKDTW
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Coordinates42.2124, -83.3534

How DTW Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, DTW shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Detroit might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRDTW HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (DTW) tell you the flight is arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)6,045 km / 3,756 mi≈ 7.1h nonstop
JFK (New York)817 km / 508 mi≈ 1.0h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)11,400 km / 7,083 mi≈ 13.4h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)15,114 km / 9,391 mi≈ 17.8h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)15,237 km / 9,468 mi≈ 17.9h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Detroit?

The main IATA airport code for Detroit is DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

What time zone is Detroit Metropolitan Airport in?

Detroit Metropolitan Airport operates on America/New_York time.

How does DTW appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, DTW appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...DTW... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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