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.