LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
13,268 km
8,244 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,268 km
8,244 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LUS YYC
Airport Name Lusanga Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code LUS YYC
ICAO Code FZCE CYYC
City Lusanga Calgary
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,365 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -4.800000, 18.720000 51.110000, -114.020000

Lusanga (LUS) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,268 kilometers (8,244 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 03:43 in Lusanga, it's 19:43 in Calgary. With a 8-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 2,192 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Lusanga Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Lusanga (LUS) follows a heading of 57° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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