WS5578 Flight Status WestJet: Detroit to Washington (WJA5578)
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WS 5578 Detroit to Washington Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: October 4th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
WS 5578 Flight Status & Schedule WestJet Detroit to Washington
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04 | DTW | IAD | 08:59 | 09:58 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 02 | DTW | IAD | 08:46 | 09:51 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 01 | DTW | IAD | 08:57 | 09:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 30 | DTW | IAD | 08:59 | 10:04 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 25 | DTW | IAD | 09:02 | 10:11 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 24 | DTW | IAD | 08:51 | 09:56 | Landed | Track > |
| May 31 | DTW | IAD | 09:05 | 10:03 | Landed | Track > |
| May 29 | DTW | IAD | 09:01 | 09:59 | Landed | Track > |
| May 22 | DTW | IAD | 08:59 | 10:02 | Landed | Track > |
WestJet operates WS 5578 from Detroit to Washington, a 616 km (383 mi) trip. The timetable allows 1 h 31 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 4 October 2026, landed on time.
About WS 5578
WestJet Flight WS5578 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.
- Distance
- 616 km (383 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 1 h 5 min
- On time
- 9 of the last 9
- Usually departs from
- Terminal M
WS 5578 FAQ
- How long is the WS5578 flight from Detroit to Washington?
- The timetable allows 1 h 31 min. Detroit to Washington is 616 km (383 mi).
- How often is WS5578 from Detroit to Washington late?
- None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest WS5578 flight from Detroit to Washington?
- The latest WS5578 was the 08:50 (local time) departure from Detroit on 4 October 2026; it landed 23 minutes early.
- Which terminal does WS5578 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal M at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does WS5578 have?
- Also listed as WJA5578 (WestJet's ICAO code) and WS 5578.
WS5578 and Detroit DTW to Washington IAD Flights
Flight WS5578 is a code-share WestJet flight of the Delta Air Lines operated DL2884.
Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL2884, 9E4966
Other flights arriving at Washington IAD: G74487, DL2884, UA1562
All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Washington IAD.