DTW
Detroit
United States
1,550 km
963 miles
GCK
Garden City
United States
Distance
1,550 km
963 mi / 837 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
258°
west southwest

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DTW GCK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Garden City Regional Airport
IATA Code DTW GCK
ICAO Code KDTW KGCK
City Detroit Garden City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 2,891 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 37.930000, -100.720000

Detroit (DTW) to Garden City (GCK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) in Garden City, United States is 1,550 kilometers (963 miles / 837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Detroit, it's 06:04 in Garden City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,246 feet between the two airports. Garden City Regional Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Garden City (GCK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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