DTW
Detroit
United States
1,290 km
802 miles
IAB
Wichita
United States
Distance
1,290 km
802 mi / 697 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW IAB
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Mc Connell Afb Airport
IATA Code DTW IAB
ICAO Code KDTW KIAB
City Detroit Wichita
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 1,372 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 37.620000, -97.270000

Detroit (DTW) to Wichita (IAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) in Wichita, United States is 1,290 kilometers (802 miles / 697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 16:28 in Detroit, it's 15:28 in Wichita.

The return flight from Wichita (IAB) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 62° (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 Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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