WS 8649 Richmond to Detroit Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8649 from Richmond Airport RIC to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 4th, 2026.
Check the table below for WS8649's most recent flight history:

WS 8649 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 04 07:46 09:17
Landed
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Jan 03 07:10 08:33
Landed
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Jan 02 07:34 09:06
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Dec 31 07:13 08:43
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Dec 30 07:24 08:59
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WestJet WS 8649 Richmond to Detroit Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS8649 connects Richmond, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Richmond Airport RIC and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the WS8649 flight from Richmond to Detroit?

The average flight time from Richmond to Detroit is 1 hour and 29 minutes. The flight distance is 734 km / 456 miles and the average flight speed is 494 km/h / 307 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS8649 Richmond to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8649 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS8649 arriving at?

Flight WS8649 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.

When was the latest WS8649 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 09:17.

How else can the flight WS8649 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA8649, WS 8649, WJA 8649.

How often is flight WS8649 delayed?

On average, 10% of all WS8649 flights are delayed. The average delay is 42 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS8649 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS8649 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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WS8649 and Richmond RIC to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Richmond RIC: DL3729, AA5904, B6199, WN626

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL3666, DL3670, DL3818, DL3729

All flights connecting Richmond RIC to Detroit DTW.

WS8649 WestJet Flight: Richmond to Detroit Route Map

WS8649 WestJet Flight Map: Richmond to Detroit
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