Distance From Albuquerque International Sunport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, ABQ - DTW Distance

The distance from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1345 miles or 2164 kilometers or 1168 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Albuquerque ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Albuquerque and Detroit takes around 3 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 3 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ABQ - DTW

Kilometers		2164 km
Statute Miles		1345 miles
Nautical Miles		1168 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 5 minutes

Albuquerque International Sunport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - ABQ to DTW Flight Path

Location of Albuquerque International Sunport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Albuquerque to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Albuquerque, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ABQ - DTW

Time difference between Albuquerque (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 3 Hours.
Detroit time is 3 Hours ahead of Albuquerque.

Location	Local Time
Albuquerque (United States)	2026-03-21, 12:28:34 MST
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-21, 15:28:34 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ / KABQ) Albuquerque, United States

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States