Distance From El Petén Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, TKM - DTW Distance

The distance from El Petén Airport (TKM) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1766 miles or 2841 kilometers or 1533 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 Tikal ( Guatemala ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tikal and Detroit takes around 4 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Petén Airport, Tikal, Guatemala to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 4 hours 3 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 • TKM - DTW

Kilometers		2841 km
Statute Miles		1766 miles
Nautical Miles		1533 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 3 minutes

El Petén Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - TKM to DTW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tikal, Guatemala and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Tikal, Guatemala and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKM - DTW

Time difference between Tikal (Guatemala) and Detroit (United States) is 2 Hours.
Detroit time is 2 Hours ahead of Tikal.

Location	Local Time
Tikal (Guatemala)	2026-03-15, 10:16:20 CST
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-15, 12:16:20 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

El Petén Airport (TKM / ) Tikal, Guatemala

Destination

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