Detroit to Wichita (DTW–ICT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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808 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 52m AFDLKE WN Chicago (MDW) to Wichita flights
ORD Chicago 4h 31m AAACAF AAACEJA Chicago (ORD) to Wichita flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h AFAMDL DLJREKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Wichita flights
ATL Atlanta 5h AFAMDL AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Wichita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h AAAFAM AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Wichita flights
DEN Denver 5h 29m ACAFDL UAWN Denver (DEN) to Wichita flights
IAH Houston 5h 42m AMDLF9 CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Wichita flights
DCA Washington 6h 18m AAAFAM AA Washington (DCA) to Wichita flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 19m AAAMDL AAASEMD Phoenix (PHX) to Wichita flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 38m AFDLF9 EJAG4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Wichita flights
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Detroit to Wichita
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
808 mi 3h 1m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–ICT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ICT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,009
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → ICT
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
60%
Return
ICT → DTW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → ICT delays →

Other ways to reach Wichita from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.
Metric DTW→ICT CLE→ICT
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 1m 2h 57m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Wichita is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · ICT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Wichita.
Distance & Flight Time
808 mi / 1,301 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 1m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–ICT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Wichita route.
Route details
Distance808 mi / 1,301 km
Flight time3h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ICT
IATA / ICAOICT / KICT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation1,333 ft / 406 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to ICT flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport take about 3h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 808 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Wichita is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to ICT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to ICT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to ICT is about 3 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 808 miles (1,301 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).