Flights Amsterdam → Detroit
AMS → DTW
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Detroit?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 8h 20m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 6.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Detroit the average ATFM delay is 5.5 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 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-DTW
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-DTW
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 8h 20m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
