Flights Frankfurt → Detroit
FRA → DTW
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt and Detroit, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 767-400, Boeing 767, and Airbus A340-300. The destination airport in Detroit sees over 28 million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Detroit (DTW) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.5/100 (medium), 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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Detroit: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW) heads north-west for about 6,679 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating FRA-DTW
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-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 5 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Frankfurt-Detroit route is about 6,679 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.
