ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
14,044 km
8,727 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
14,044 km
8,727 mi / 7,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARK YYC
Airport Name Arusha Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code ARK YYC
ICAO Code HTAR CYYC
City Arusha Calgary
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,550 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 51.110000, -114.020000

Arusha (ARK) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 14,044 kilometers (8,727 miles / 7,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:16 in Arusha, it's 11:16 in Calgary. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 37° (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 Arusha Airport (ARK) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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