WestJet WS8053 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight WestJet WS8053 takes off from Richmond (RIC) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by WestJet Airlines. The plane leaves Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) at 12:14 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 15:09 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 42 minutes.

Current status of WS8053 is Arrived On time

WS8053 - WJA8053 WestJet Airlines (WS)
RIC Richmond United States
Flight RIC to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Arrived On time
Departure Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
IATA: RICICAO: KRIC
Scheduled 12:14 18 January 2026
Actual 12:19 18 January 2026
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Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 15:09 18 January 2026
Actual 15:19 18 January 2026
M B1
WS8053 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2684, KL 6285, VS 1752, DL 3872
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 42 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 734 kms / 456 miles
Airline
  • WestJet Airlines
  • IATA: WS
  • ICAO: WJA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 149
  • Freight capacity: 5.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890
  • Callsign: WJA8053
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Richmond: Sunday 2026-01-18 17:17 PM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Sunday 2026-01-18 17:17 PM

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WestJet Flight WS8053 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS8053 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 42 minutes, with the flight distance of 734 km (456 miles).

What is the current status of WestJet WS8053 flight?

The current status of flight WestJet WS8053 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the WestJet WS8053 flight?

All WestJet WS8053 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890 aircraft.

When does the flight WestJet WS8053 arrive?

Flight WestJet WS8053 arrives at 15:09.

Which terminal the flight WestJet WS8053 is arriving at?

Flight WestJet WS8053 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal M.

How many WestJet WS8053 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight WestJet WS8053 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.