ESU
Essaouira
Morocco
8,247 km
5,125 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
8,247 km
5,125 mi / 4,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ESU YYC
Airport Name Mogador Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code ESU YYC
ICAO Code GMMI CYYC
City Essaouira Calgary
Country Morocco Canada
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Edmonton
Elevation 384 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 31.400000, -9.680000 51.110000, -114.020000

Essaouira (ESU) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mogador Airport (ESU) in Essaouira, Morocco to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 8,247 kilometers (5,125 miles / 4,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Morocco 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 07:15 in Essaouira, it's 23:15 in Calgary. With a 8-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 3,173 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Mogador Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Essaouira (ESU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Mogador Airport (ESU) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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