BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
2,967 km
1,843 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
2,967 km
1,843 mi / 1,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BYS DTW
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BYS DTW
ICAO Code KBYS KDTW
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 2,350 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 42.210000, -83.350000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 2,967 kilometers (1,843 miles / 1,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:29 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 15:29 in Detroit. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,705 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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