BYG
Buffalo
United States
1,900 km
1,181 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,900 km
1,181 mi / 1,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

BYG DTW
Airport Name Johnson County Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BYG DTW
ICAO Code KBYG KDTW
City Buffalo Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 4,970 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 44.380000, -106.720000 42.210000, -83.350000

Buffalo (BYG) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,900 kilometers (1,181 miles / 1,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 11:05 in Buffalo, it's 13:05 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,325 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Johnson County Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo (BYG) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Johnson County Airport (BYG) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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