Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 959
miles
1,544
kilometers
834
nautical miles
🕐 2h 20m
Flight Time
🧭 S (172°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 959 | 1,534 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 959 | 1,534 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 959 | 1,439 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 959 | 1,439 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 959 | 1,918 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 959 | 1,439 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 Detroit and Orlando earns you 1,918 base miles - that's 8% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The DTW to MCO route connects Detroit, United States with Orlando, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 959 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 S bearing of 172° from Detroit.
🛫 About DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.
🛬 About MCO
Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) serves Orlando, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Orlando International Airport is 959 miles (1,544 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to MCO typically take around 2h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 959 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.