AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
10,540 km
6,549 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
10,540 km
6,549 mi / 5,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

AQJ YYC
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code AQJ YYC
ICAO Code OJAQ CYYC
City Aqaba Calgary
Country Jordan Canada
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Edmonton
Elevation 175 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 51.110000, -114.020000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,540 kilometers (6,549 miles / 5,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Jordan with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Aqaba, it's 14:16 in Calgary. With a 9-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 3,382 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Aqaba King Hussein International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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