CYS
Cheyenne
United States
1,781 km
1,107 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,781 km
1,107 mi / 962 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

CYS DTW
Airport Name Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CYS DTW
ICAO Code KCYS KDTW
City Cheyenne Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 6,160 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 41.160000, -104.810000 42.210000, -83.350000

Cheyenne (CYS) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,781 kilometers (1,107 miles / 962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 19:46 in Cheyenne, it's 21:46 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,515 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Cheyenne (CYS) follows a heading of 273° (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 Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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