The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States is 2,032 kilometers (1,263 miles / 1,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 22:12 in Detroit, it's 20:12 in Gunnison.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,034 feet between the two airports. Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gunnison (GUC) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 71° (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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.