Anchorage (ANC) to Detroit (DTW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,978
miles
4,792
kilometers
2,588
nautical miles

🕐 6h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 E (84°)
Direction
🌍 +4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,978 4,765
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,978 4,765
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,978 4,467
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,978 4,467
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,978 5,956
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,978 4,467
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Anchorage and Detroit earns you 5,956 base miles - that's 24% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ANC to DTW route connects Anchorage, United States with Detroit, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,978 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 84° from Anchorage. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ANC

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) serves Anchorage, United States.

🛬 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 2,978 miles (4,792 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ANC to DTW typically take around 6h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,978 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.