KCU
Masindi
Uganda
13,306 km
8,268 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,306 km
8,268 mi / 7,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KCU YYC
Airport Name Masindi Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KCU YYC
ICAO Code HUMI CYYC
City Masindi Calgary
Country Uganda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,850 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 51.110000, -114.020000

Masindi (KCU) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,306 kilometers (8,268 miles / 7,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Uganda 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 07:00 in Masindi, it's 21:00 in Calgary. With a 10-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 Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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