DTW
Detroit
United States
1,394 km
866 miles
HYS
Hays
United States
Distance
1,394 km
866 mi / 753 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
260°
west

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DTW HYS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Hays Regional Airport
IATA Code DTW HYS
ICAO Code KDTW KHYS
City Detroit Hays
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 1,999 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 38.840000, -99.270000

Detroit (DTW) to Hays (HYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Hays Regional Airport (HYS) in Hays, United States is 1,394 kilometers (866 miles / 753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 15:26 in Detroit, it's 14:26 in Hays.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,354 feet between the two airports. Hays Regional Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Hays (HYS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 69° (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 Hays Regional Airport (HYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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