Winnipeg to Windsor flights
Windsor lies 1,374 km (854 mi) south-east of Winnipeg, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 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.
| Winnipeg | Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 749,607 | 229,660 |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Winnipeg) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YWG, 7 km out | YQG, 6 km out |
Clocks in Windsor are 1 h ahead of Winnipeg right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands 3 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Winnipeg
Winnipeg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Windsor
Windsor is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Windsor International Airport (YQG), 6 km (4 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, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor International Airport | YQG | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,000 ft | 622 ft |
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | DTW | 29 km (18 mi) | 12,003 ft | 645 ft |
| Bishop International Airport (regional) | FNT | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,852 ft | 782 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Windsor from Winnipeg?
1,374 km (854 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Winnipeg.
How long does it take to get from Winnipeg to Windsor by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Winnipeg and Windsor?
Windsor is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Winnipeg).
Which airports are used for Winnipeg to Windsor flights?
Typically Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Windsor International Airport (YQG); Windsor also has DTW, FNT.
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.