Distance From Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, ETZ - DTW Distance

The distance from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 4099 miles or 6596 kilometers or 3559 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 Metz / Nancy ( France ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Metz / Nancy and Detroit takes around 9 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport, Metz / Nancy, France to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 9 hours 25 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 • ETZ - DTW

Kilometers		6596 km
Statute Miles		4099 miles
Nautical Miles		3559 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 25 minutes

Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - ETZ to DTW Flight Path

Location of Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Metz / Nancy to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Metz / Nancy, France and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ETZ - DTW

Time difference between Metz / Nancy (France) and Detroit (United States) is 6 Hours.
Detroit time is 6 Hours behind Metz / Nancy.

Location	Local Time
Metz / Nancy (France)	2026-01-29, 10:06:00 CET
Detroit (United States)	2026-01-29, 04:06:00 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

Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ / LFJL) Metz / Nancy, France

Destination

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