ACF
Brisbane
Australia
12,554 km
7,800 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
12,554 km
7,800 mi / 6,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
43°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

ACF YYC
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code ACF YYC
ICAO Code YBAF CYYC
City Brisbane Calgary
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Edmonton
Elevation 63 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 51.110000, -114.020000

Brisbane (ACF) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 12,554 kilometers (7,800 miles / 6,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in Brisbane, it's 03:23 in Calgary. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,494 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Brisbane Archerfield Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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