DTW
Detroit
United States
1,902 km
1,182 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
1,902 km
1,182 mi / 1,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/New_York
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW YQY
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code DTW YQY
ICAO Code KDTW CYQY
City Detroit Sydney
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 645 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 46.160000, -60.050000

Detroit (DTW) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 1,902 kilometers (1,182 miles / 1,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 02:38 in Detroit, it's 03:38 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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