Flights Amsterdam → Detroit
AMS → DTW
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Detroit, operating with a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 series aircraft. The destination airport in Detroit sees over 28 million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for international travel.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Detroit (DTW) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Detroit the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Detroit: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Detroit (DTW) heads north-west for about 6,324 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Detroit it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating AMS-DTW
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-DTW
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Detroit route is about 6,324 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
