BEC
Wichita
United States
1,282 km
797 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,282 km
797 mi / 692 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

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BEC DTW
Airport Name Beech Factory Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BEC DTW
ICAO Code KBEC KDTW
City Wichita Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 1,409 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 37.690000, -97.210000 42.210000, -83.350000

Wichita (BEC) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beech Factory Airport (BEC) in Wichita, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,282 kilometers (797 miles / 692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Wichita, it's 06:23 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Wichita (BEC) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beech Factory Airport (BEC) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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