Athens (ATH) to Detroit (DTW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,261
miles
8,468
kilometers
4,572
nautical miles

🕐 10h 31m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (313°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,261 8,418
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,261 8,418
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,261 7,892
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,261 7,892
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,261 10,522
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,261 7,892
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?

When you land in Detroit, your watch will be 7 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATH to DTW route connects Athens, Greece with Detroit, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,261 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Greece to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 313° from Athens. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATH

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) serves Athens, Greece.

🛬 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 5,261 miles (8,468 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATH to DTW typically take around 10h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,261 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.