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WS 5501 Detroit to Washington Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS5501 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Washington Dulles International Airport IAD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 14th, 2026.
Check the table below for WS5501's most recent flight history:

WS 5501 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 14 10:30 11:32
Delayed
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WestJet WS 5501 Detroit to Washington Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS5501 connects Detroit, United States to Washington, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport IAD.

How long is the WS5501 flight from Detroit to Washington?

The average flight time from Detroit to Washington is 1 hour and 2 minutes. The flight distance is 616 km / 383 miles and the average flight speed is 596 km/h / 370 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS5501 Detroit to Washington?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS5501 is 3.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WS5501 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 11:32.

How else can the flight WS5501 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA5501, WS 5501, WJA 5501.

How often is flight WS5501 delayed?

On average, 100% of all WS5501 flights are delayed. The average delay is 70 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS5501 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS5501 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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WS5501 and Detroit DTW to Washington IAD Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL3849, UA1798, DL4338, DL9974

Other flights arriving at Washington IAD: DL3849, UA276, TJ433, C28313

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Washington IAD.

WS5501 WestJet Flight: Detroit to Washington Route Map

WS5501 WestJet Flight Map: Detroit to Washington
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