DTW
Detroit
United States
2,936 km
1,824 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
2,936 km
1,824 mi / 1,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW YQU
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code DTW YQU
ICAO Code KDTW CYQU
City Detroit Grande Prairie
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Edmonton
Elevation 645 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 55.180000, -118.890000

Detroit (DTW) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 2,936 kilometers (1,824 miles / 1,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:14 in Detroit, it's 23:14 in Grande Prairie.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,550 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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