CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
11,731 km
7,290 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,731 km
7,290 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CBQ YYC
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code CBQ YYC
ICAO Code DNCA CYYC
City Calabar Calgary
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Edmonton
Elevation 210 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 51.110000, -114.020000

Calabar (CBQ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,731 kilometers (7,290 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Nigeria 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 23:23 in Calabar, it's 16:23 in Calgary. With a 7-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 3,347 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Margaret Ekpo International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 61° (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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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