Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit (DTW)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 501
miles
806
kilometers
435
nautical miles
🕐 1h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 N (346°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 501 | 802 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 501 | 802 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 501 | 752 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 501 | 752 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 501 | 1,002 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 501 | 752 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 Charlotte and Detroit earns you 1,002 base miles - that's 4% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The CLT to DTW route connects Charlotte, United States with Detroit, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 501 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a N bearing of 346° from Charlotte.
🛫 About CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 501 miles (806 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to DTW typically take around 1h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 501 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.