Distance From Girdwood-Alyeska Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, AQY - DTW Distance

The distance from Girdwood-Alyeska Airport (AQY) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 2950 miles or 4748 kilometers or 2562 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 Girdwood ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Girdwood and Detroit takes around 6 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Girdwood-Alyeska Airport, Girdwood, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 6 hours 46 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 • AQY - DTW

Kilometers		4748 km
Statute Miles		2950 miles
Nautical Miles		2562 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 46 minutes

Girdwood-Alyeska Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - AQY to DTW Flight Path

Location of Girdwood-Alyeska Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Girdwood, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AQY - DTW

Time difference between Girdwood (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 4 Hours.
Detroit time is 4 Hours ahead of Girdwood.

Location	Local Time
Girdwood (United States)	2025-12-07, 14:56:39 AKST
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-07, 18:56:39 EST

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

Girdwood-Alyeska Airport (AQY / ) Girdwood, United States

Destination

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