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A nonstop flight from Detroit to Atlanta generally takes approximately 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
Flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The direct route covers approximately 595 miles, or around 958 kilometres, between the two cities.
Connecting journeys usually take about 3 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours or longer, depending on the layover.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Route Code | Approximate Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport | DTW–ATL | Approximately 1 hr 55 mins–2 hrs 30 mins nonstop |
Detroit and Atlanta follow the same local time throughout the year.
Detroit and Atlanta both follow Eastern Time.
Each city switches between standard time and daylight saving time according to the same annual calendar.
If it is 9:00 AM in Detroit, the local time in Atlanta is also 9:00 AM.
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