Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,668
miles
2,684
kilometers
1,449
nautical miles

🕐 3h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 W (258°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,668 2,669
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,668 2,669
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,668 2,502
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,668 2,502
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,668 3,336
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,668 2,502
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 Phoenix 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 PHX route connects Detroit, United States with Phoenix, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,668 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 258° from Detroit. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

🛬 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1,668 miles (2,684 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to PHX typically take around 3h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,668 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.