Air Freight Route
AnchorageDetroit
ANCDTW
Distance
2,977 mi
Air Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Flights
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
AN
Origin Airport
Anchorage
Infrastructure Highlights
- Multiple intercontinental runways capable of handling heavy cargo aircraft
- Specialized air cargo terminals with refrigerated storage facilities
- Round-the-clock operations with rapid transit for international freighter traffic
- Well-connected road links to Alaska’s highway network
Key Exports
Seafood (especially salmon, pollock, and other wild-caught fish)Air-transshipped manufactured goods and electronics (via international freighter networks)Oilfield equipment and industrial machinery for Alaska’s resource sectorPerishable goods and pharmaceuticals requiring cold-chain handling
Export Compliance
Operators must comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and check all parties against U.S. denied and restricted party lists.
DT
Destination Airport
Detroit
Infrastructure Highlights
- Multiple general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
- Direct intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
- Specialized facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
- Year-round navigation supported by Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway icebreaking services
Key Imports
Automotive components and subassembliesConsumer goods and electronicsIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, plastics)Chemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and capital equipment
Import Regulations
Imports are governed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements where applicable.