WestJet WS8551 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight WestJet WS8551 takes off from Raleigh (RDU) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by WestJet Airlines. The plane leaves Raleigh-Durham International Airport at 12:49 11 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 14:49 11 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 43 minutes.

Current status of WS8551 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 29 minutes

WS8551 - WJA8551 WestJet Airlines (WS)
RDU Raleigh United States
Flight RDU to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 29 minutes
Departure Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA: RDUICAO: KRDU
Scheduled 12:49 11 April 2026
2 D6
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 14:49 11 April 2026
Estimated 14:35 11 April 2026
M A53
WS8551 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 5950, KL 7356, VS 2472, DL 4864
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 43 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 806 kms / 501 miles
Airline
  • WestJet Airlines
  • IATA: WS
  • ICAO: WJA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Raleigh: Saturday 2026-04-11 04:20 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Saturday 2026-04-11 04:20 AM

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WestJet Flight WS8551 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS8551 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 43 minutes, with the flight distance of 806 km (501 miles).

What is the current status of WestJet WS8551 flight?

The current status of flight WestJet WS8551 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the WestJet WS8551 flight?

All WestJet WS8551 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870 aircraft.

When does the flight WestJet WS8551 arrive?

Flight WestJet WS8551 arrives at 14:49.

Which terminal the flight WestJet WS8551 is arriving at?

Flight WestJet WS8551 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal M.

How many WestJet WS8551 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight WestJet WS8551 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.