GMA
Gemena
DR Congo
12,558 km
7,803 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
12,558 km
7,803 mi / 6,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
331°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GMA YYC
Airport Name Gemena Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code GMA YYC
ICAO Code FZFK CYYC
City Gemena Calgary
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,378 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 3.240000, 19.770000 51.110000, -114.020000

Gemena (GMA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gemena Airport (GMA) in Gemena, DR Congo to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 12,558 kilometers (7,803 miles / 6,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 DR Congo 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 18:23 in Gemena, it's 11:23 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 2,179 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Gemena Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Gemena (GMA) follows a heading of 52° (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 Gemena Airport (GMA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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