ASS
Arathusa
South Africa
15,872 km
9,862 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
15,872 km
9,862 mi / 8,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASS YYC
Airport Name Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code ASS YYC
ICAO Code FACC CYYC
City Arathusa Calgary
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,200 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -24.740000, 31.520000 51.110000, -114.020000

Arathusa (ASS) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) in Arathusa, South Africa to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 15,872 kilometers (9,862 miles / 8,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 South Africa 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 05:58 in Arathusa, it's 20:58 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 2,357 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Arathusa (ASS) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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