Flights to Sterling Heights
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Sterling Heights is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Windsor International Airport (YQG), 34 km (21 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, 49 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor International Airport | YQG | 34 km (21 mi) | 9,000 ft | 622 ft |
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | DTW | 49 km (30 mi) | 12,003 ft | 645 ft |
| Bishop International Airport (regional) | FNT | 73 km (45 mi) | 7,852 ft | 782 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,000 ft, YQG handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 622 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sterling Heights
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights to New York City | United States | 778 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Sterling Heights to Toronto | Canada | 320 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Sterling Heights to Brooklyn | United States | 784 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Sterling Heights to Chicago | United States | 389 km (242 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Sterling Heights to Queens | United States | 792 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Sterling Heights to Montréal | Canada | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Sterling Heights to Philadelphia | United States | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Sterling Heights to Manhattan | United States | 778 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Sterling Heights to The Bronx | United States | 784 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Sterling Heights to Ottawa | Canada | 665 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Sterling Heights to Jacksonville | United States | 1,367 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Sterling Heights to Columbus | United States | 291 km (181 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Sterling Heights to Charlotte | United States | 839 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Sterling Heights to Indianapolis | United States | 408 km (253 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Sterling Heights to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,352 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Sterling Heights to Mississauga | Canada | 295 km (184 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Sterling Heights to Washington | United States | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Sterling Heights to Nashville | United States | 783 km (486 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Sterling Heights to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Sterling Heights to Brampton | Canada | 292 km (181 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Sterling Heights to Boston | United States | 981 km (610 mi) | about 2 h |
| Sterling Heights to Memphis | United States | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Sterling Heights to Shanghai | China | 11,436 km (7,106 mi) | about 15 h 25 min |
| Sterling Heights to Chongqing | China | 11,934 km (7,415 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Sterling Heights to Chengdu | China | 11,838 km (7,356 mi) | about 15 h 56 min |
| Sterling Heights to Beijing | China | 10,637 km (6,609 mi) | about 14 h 23 min |
| Sterling Heights to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,489 km (5,275 mi) | about 11 h 38 min |
| Sterling Heights to Tianjin | China | 10,702 km (6,650 mi) | about 14 h 28 min |
| Sterling Heights to Wuhan | China | 11,690 km (7,264 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Sterling Heights to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,454 km (7,117 mi) | about 15 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Sterling Heights?
Windsor International Airport (YQG) is the closest large airport at 34 km (21 mi). The others, DTW, FNT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YQG from Sterling Heights city centre?
34 km (21 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sterling Heights on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.