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Time difference: Akron to Detroit
AKO (Colorado Plains Regional Airport) → DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport)
+2h
Detroit is ahead
2d
est. jet-lag recovery, eastbound
Reading the clocks
When it's noon in Akron, it's 2:00 PM in Detroit. Good for planning calls home or coordinating with people on the other end.
Jet lag outlook
Minor adjustmentCrossing 2 time zones eastbound — plan roughly 2 days to feel fully adjusted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Akron and Detroit?
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Akron.
How bad will my jet lag be?
Crossing 2 time zones eastbound typically takes 2 days to fully adjust to. Eastbound trips (traveling against your body clock) tend to feel worse than the same distance westbound.
What is the flight time from AKO to DTW?
The nonstop flight distance is 1,040 miles. See the full distance and flight-time breakdown for exact timing.
What's the best way to book around jet lag?
Overnight eastbound flights that land in the morning let you push through to local bedtime and adjust faster. Call CheapoTrav — our agents know which schedules on this route land at the best local time, plus unpublished phone-only fares.