Detroit (DTW) to Portland (PDX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,948
miles
3,135
kilometers
1,693
nautical miles

🕐 4h 13m
Flight Time
🧭 W (290°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,948 3,117
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,948 3,117
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,948 2,922
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,948 2,922
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,948 3,896
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,948 2,922
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 Portland 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 PDX route connects Detroit, United States with Portland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,948 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 W bearing of 290° from Detroit. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

🛬 About PDX

Portland International Airport

Portland International Airport (PDX) serves Portland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland International Airport is 1,948 miles (3,135 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to PDX typically take around 4h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,948 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.