GVL
Gainesville
United States
3,062 km
1,902 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
3,062 km
1,902 mi / 1,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVL YYC
Airport Name Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code GVL YYC
ICAO Code KGVL CYYC
City Gainesville Calgary
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,277 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -83.830000 51.110000, -114.020000

Gainesville (GVL) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 3,062 kilometers (1,902 miles / 1,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:51 in Gainesville, it's 03:51 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,280 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Gainesville (GVL) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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