GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
10,137 km
6,299 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
10,137 km
6,299 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GBK YYC
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code GBK YYC
ICAO Code GFGK CYYC
City Gbangbatok Calgary
Country Sierra Leone Canada
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Edmonton
Elevation 75 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 51.110000, -114.020000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,137 kilometers (6,299 miles / 5,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 03:21 in Gbangbatok, it's 21:21 in Calgary. With a 6-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 3,482 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Gbangbatok Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 76° (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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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