Detroit to Dayton (DTW–MGY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Dayton
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
187 mi 0h 35m nonstop

DTW–MGY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → MGY
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
MGY → DTW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dayton is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · MGY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
187 mi / 301 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m 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–MGY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance187 mi / 301 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: MGY
IATA / ICAOMGY / KMGY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation957 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to MGY flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 187 miles.
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Flights from DTW to MGY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to MGY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to MGY is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 187 miles (301 km).