WestJet WS8653 Flight Status

Current status of WS8653 is Diverted to DTW Detroit

WS8653 - WJA8653 WestJet Airlines (WS)
DTW Detroit United States
Flight DTW to MSP
MSP Minneapolis United States
Diverted to DTW Detroit
Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 09:00 08 December 2025
Actual 09:00 08 December 2025
M A21
Arrival Minneapolis Airport
IATA: MSPICAO: KMSP
Scheduled 10:00 08 December 2025
Actual 09:28 08 December 2025
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WS8653 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: VS 1723
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 849 kms / 528 miles
Airline
  • WestJet Airlines
  • IATA: WS
  • ICAO: WJA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Detroit: Monday 2025-12-08 21:01 PM
  • Current Time in Minneapolis: Monday 2025-12-08 20:01 PM

Domestic flight WestJet WS8653 takes off from Detroit (DTW) United States to Minneapolis (MSP) United States. It's operated by WestJet Airlines. The plane leaves Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 09:00 08 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Minneapolis Airport at 10:00 08 December 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 45 minutes.

Similar flight route from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis (MSP)

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Virgin Atlantic VS1723
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KLM KL5552
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Korean Air KE3231
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07:00 		2 hours 3 minutes
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Delta DL1746
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Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS8653 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 849 km (528 miles).

What is the current status of WestJet WS8653 flight?

The current status of flight WestJet WS8653 is Diverted to DTW Detroit.

What type of aircraft is used for the WestJet WS8653 flight?

All WestJet WS8653 flights are operated using Airbus A321 (sharklets) aircraft.

How many WestJet WS8653 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight WestJet WS8653 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.