Detroit (DTW) to Calgary (YYC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,564
miles
2,518
kilometers
1,359
nautical miles

🕐 3h 29m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (304°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,564 2,502
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,564 2,502
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,564 2,346
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,564 2,346
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,564 3,128
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,564 2,346
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Detroit to Calgary would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 29m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to YYC route connects Detroit, United States with Calgary, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 1,564 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 304° from Detroit. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About YYC

Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport (YYC) serves Calgary, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Calgary International Airport is 1,564 miles (2,518 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to YYC typically take around 3h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,564 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.