KCA
Kuqa
China
9,562 km
5,942 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
9,562 km
5,942 mi / 5,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

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KCA YYC
Airport Name Kuqa Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KCA YYC
ICAO Code ZWKC CYYC
City Kuqa Calgary
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,524 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 41.720000, 82.990000 51.110000, -114.020000

Kuqa (KCA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 9,562 kilometers (5,942 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 China with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:50 in Kuqa, it's 11:50 in Calgary. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Kuqa (KCA) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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