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A nonstop flight from Detroit to the New York area generally takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The exact duration changes according to whether the flight lands at LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy or Newark Liberty.
A connecting journey commonly lasts about 4 to 6 hours. Total travel time can increase further when the itinerary includes a long wait between flights.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Route Code | Approximate Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | DTW–LGA | Around 1 hr 45 mins–2 hrs nonstop |
| Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | DTW–JFK | Around 1 hr 50 mins–2 hrs 10 mins nonstop |
| Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | DTW–EWR | Around 1 hr 45 mins–2 hrs nonstop |
Detroit and New York observe the same local time. Both locations follow Eastern Time and change their clocks on the same daylight saving schedule.
If a flight leaves Detroit at 8:00 AM, the local time in New York is also 8:00 AM at that moment.
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