Distance From Egilsstaðir Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, EGS - DTW Distance

The distance from Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 3028 miles or 4873 kilometers or 2629 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 Egilsstaðir ( Iceland ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Egilsstaðir and Detroit takes around 6 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Egilsstaðir Airport, Egilsstaðir, Iceland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 6 hours 57 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 • EGS - DTW

Kilometers		4873 km
Statute Miles		3028 miles
Nautical Miles		2629 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 57 minutes

Egilsstaðir Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - EGS to DTW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Egilsstaðir, Iceland and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EGS - DTW

Time difference between Egilsstaðir (Iceland) and Detroit (United States) is 4 Hours.
Detroit time is 4 Hours behind Egilsstaðir.

Location	Local Time
Egilsstaðir (Iceland)	2026-08-03, 23:34:08 GMT
Detroit (United States)	2026-08-03, 19:34:08 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

Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS / BIEG) Egilsstaðir, Iceland

Destination

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