Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,150
miles
6,679
kilometers
3,607
nautical miles

🕐 8h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (48°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,150 6,640
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,150 6,640
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,150 6,225
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,150 6,225
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,150 8,300
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,150 6,225
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?

Flights between Detroit and Frankfurt follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to FRA route connects Detroit, United States with Frankfurt, Germany. This long-haul flight covers 4,150 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Germany. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 48° from Detroit. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

🛬 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 4,150 miles (6,679 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to FRA typically take around 8h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,150 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.