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LAX → DTW

Q: How long is the flight from LAX to DTW?

Average flight time on the LAX–DTW route is 2h 38m , covering approximately 570 km (354 mi).

Q: What is the distance from LAX to DTW?

The great-circle distance from LAX to DTW is approximately 570 km (354 miles).

Q: How many flights per week from LAX to DTW?

We've observed ~4 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (7 total flights recorded).

570 km avg 2h 38m 1 airline

Local time: 19:10 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 125 ft
Coordinates: 33.9425, -118.4080

cloud Weather

Wind: 260° / 13 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 6,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 30.02 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T01:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KLAX 150153Z 26013KT 10SM FEW060 17/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01720117

TAF KLAX 142339Z 1500/1606 25015KT P6SM SKC FM150400 26008KT P6SM SKC FM150800 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM151200 VRB03KT 6SM BR BKN007 FM151600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT007 FM151800 24006KT P6SM SCT250 FM152000 26012KT P6SM SCT250 FM160400 26006KT P6SM SCT250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 257 Departures

flight_land 324 Arrivals

Local time: 22:10 EDT
Timezone: America/Detroit
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 645 ft
Coordinates: 42.2138, -83.3538

cloud Weather

Wind: 160° / 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 5,500 ft, FEW 7,500 ft, BKN 23,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 16°C
Altimeter: 29.81 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T01:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDTW 150153Z 16004KT 10SM FEW055 FEW075 BKN230 23/16 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP090 T02280161 $

TAF KDTW 142336Z 1500/1606 22010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN200 FM150400 22011KT 5SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN040 OVC100 TEMPO 1505/1509 3SM TSRA BKN020 OVC040CB FM151200 21010KT P6SM SCT045 BKN120 FM151500 22012KT P6SM BKN045 FM151700 22014KT 6SM -SHRA BKN035

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 145 Departures

flight_land 179 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 7
Avg duration: 2h 38m
Distance: 570 km

Live traffic

LAX → DTW. Live aircraft currently filed on this route.

Airlines 1

Airline	Flights shown
Delta Air Lines	4

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Recent flights last 7

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-04-13	DAL708	ACDFFC	Apr 13, 23:05 UTC	Apr 13, 23:45 UTC	40m	-
2026-04-13	DAL2399	A6D83C	Apr 13, 14:35 UTC	Apr 13, 18:17 UTC	3h 42m	+8m
2026-04-13	DAL2399	A6D83C	Apr 13, 14:35 UTC	Apr 13, 18:10 UTC	3h 35m	+8m
2026-04-13	DAL2683	A418B2	Apr 13, 01:28 UTC	Apr 13, 03:57 UTC	2h 29m	-4m
2026-04-13	DAL708	AC9ABC	Apr 13, 00:20 UTC	Apr 13, 02:20 UTC	2h 0m	-
2026-04-12	DAL708	AC9ABC	Apr 12, 23:55 UTC	Apr 13, 02:20 UTC	2h 25m	-
2026-04-12	DAL802	A6D83C	Apr 12, 20:05 UTC	Apr 12, 23:43 UTC	3h 38m	-5m

LAX → DTW frequently asked

How long is the flight from LAX to DTW?

Average flight time on the LAX–DTW route is 2h 38m, covering approximately 570 km (354 mi).

What is the distance from LAX to DTW?

The great-circle distance from LAX to DTW is approximately 570 km (354 miles).

Which airlines fly from LAX to DTW?

1 airline operates this route in our records: Delta Air Lines.

How many flights per week from LAX to DTW?

We've observed ~4 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (7 total flights recorded).

Can I track LAX–DTW flights live?

Yes. The live tracker map above shows aircraft currently flying this route, filtered by departure and arrival airport.

LAX → DTW

Los Angeles International Airport

cloud Weather

flight Live Traffic

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

cloud Weather

flight Live Traffic

Live traffic

Airlines 1

Other connections

More destinations from LAX

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Recent flights last 7

LAX → DTW frequently asked