WestJet WS8256 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight WestJet WS8256 takes off from Minneapolis (MSP) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by WestJet Airlines. The plane leaves Minneapolis Airport at 12:45 30 April 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 15:26 30 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 41 minutes.

Current status of WS8256 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 1 hour, 39 minutes

WS8256 - WJA8256 WestJet Airlines (WS)
MSP Minneapolis United States
Flight MSP to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 1 hour, 39 minutes
Departure Minneapolis Airport
IATA: MSPICAO: KMSP
Scheduled 12:45 30 April 2026
1 F2
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 15:26 30 April 2026
Estimated 15:20 30 April 2026
M A7
WS8256 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2901, KL 5134, VS 1758
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 41 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 849 kms / 528 miles
Airline
  • WestJet Airlines
  • IATA: WS
  • ICAO: WJA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 149
  • Freight capacity: 5.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: WJA8256
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Minneapolis: Thursday 2026-04-30 11:06 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Thursday 2026-04-30 12:06 PM

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WestJet Flight WS8256 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS8256 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 41 minutes, with the flight distance of 849 km (528 miles).

What is the current status of WestJet WS8256 flight?

The current status of flight WestJet WS8256 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the WestJet WS8256 flight?

All WestJet WS8256 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight WestJet WS8256 arrive?

Flight WestJet WS8256 arrives at 15:26.

Which terminal the flight WestJet WS8256 is arriving at?

Flight WestJet WS8256 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal M.

How many WestJet WS8256 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight WestJet WS8256 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .