DTW
Detroit
United States
375 km
233 miles
PWK
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
United States
Distance
375 km
233 mi / 203 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW PWK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Chicago Executive Airport
IATA Code DTW PWK
ICAO Code KDTW KPWK
City Detroit Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 647 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 42.100000, -87.900000

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is 375 kilometers (233 miles / 203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 23:22 in Detroit, it's 22:22 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.

The return flight from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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