Flights Detroit → Amsterdam
DTW → AMS
Route overview
The flight route from Detroit to Amsterdam is operated using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 series planes. Amsterdam Airport, the destination, sees an impressive annual passenger traffic of over 66 million passengers, reflecting its significance as a major international hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Detroit (DTW) → Amsterdam (AMS) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Detroit the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Amsterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Detroit (DTW) to Amsterdam (AMS) heads north-east for about 6,324 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Detroit the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Amsterdam it is 1.2 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 DTW-AMS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about DTW-AMS
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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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
