Flight time from London to Detroit
LHR → DTW · London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
The flight from London (LHR) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 7h 30m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 3,756 miles (6,045 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
8h 13m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
7h 30m
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 30m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 3,756 miles, or 6,045 km (3,264 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Detroit is 5 hours behind London.
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