Flight time from London to Detroit
LGW → DTW · London Gatwick Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
The flight from London (LGW) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 7h 33m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 3,776 miles (6,077 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
8h 15m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
7h 33m
When will you arrive?
Detroit is 5 hours behind London. You cross 5 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from London to Detroit?
- About 7h 33m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 3,776 miles, or 6,077 km (3,281 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Detroit is 5 hours behind London.
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