Detroit to Barrie flights
Barrie lies 357 km (222 mi) north-east of Detroit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Detroit | Barrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 645,705 | 147,829 |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YQG, 10 km out | YYZ, 81 km out |
| Postal codes | 48201–48288 | L9J–L9X |
What changes when you arrive in Barrie
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Detroit
Detroit is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Windsor International Airport (YQG), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW, 29 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 91 km).
Arriving in Barrie
Barrie is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 13 km), Muskoka Airport (YQA, 70 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Muskoka Airport (regional) | YQA | 70 km (43 mi) | 6,000 ft | 925 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 89 km (55 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Barrie from Detroit?
357 km (222 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Detroit.
How long does it take to get from Detroit to Barrie by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Detroit and Barrie?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Detroit to Barrie flights?
Typically Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Barrie also has YLK, YQA, YTZ.
What currency do I need in Barrie?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.