DTW
Detroit
United States
828 km
515 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
828 km
515 mi / 447 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW YQT
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code DTW YQT
ICAO Code KDTW CYQT
City Detroit Thunder Bay
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 645 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 48.370000, -89.320000

Detroit (DTW) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 828 kilometers (515 miles / 447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 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 13:16 in Detroit, it's 13:16 in Thunder Bay.

The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 144° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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