Distance From Flores Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, FLW - DTW Distance

The distance from Flores Airport (FLW) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 2694 miles or 4335 kilometers or 2340 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Santa Cruz das Flores ( Portugal ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz das Flores and Detroit takes around 6 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Flores Airport, Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 6 hours 11 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 • FLW - DTW

Kilometers		4335 km
Statute Miles		2694 miles
Nautical Miles		2340 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 11 minutes

Flores Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - FLW to DTW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FLW - DTW

Time difference between Santa Cruz das Flores (Portugal) and Detroit (United States) is 3 Hours.
Detroit time is 3 Hours behind Santa Cruz das Flores.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz das Flores (Portugal)	2026-03-19, 18:08:31 -01
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-19, 15:08:31 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

Flores Airport (FLW / LPFL) Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal

Destination

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