# Distance from Lerwick (LWK) to Calgary (YYC)

> 6,263 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,263 km / 3,892 mi / 3,382 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 03:02 in Lerwick, it's 20:02 in Calgary)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,514 ft (YYC is higher than LWK)

## Airports

### [Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lwk-lerwick-lerwick-tingwall-airport/1ef266de-c3a2-6570-9aa8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lerwick, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGET
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 60.190000, -1.240000
- Elevation: 43 ft

### [Calgary International Airport (YYC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yyc-calgary-calgary-international-airport/1ef266de-b3e4-6fe8-ad4a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Calgary, Canada
- ICAO: CYYC
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 51.110000, -114.020000
- Elevation: 3,557 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:02 in Lerwick, it's 20:02 in Calgary.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lwk-lerwick-lerwick-tingwall-airport/1ef266de-c3a2-6570-9aa8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Calgary International Airport (YYC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yyc-calgary-calgary-international-airport/1ef266de-b3e4-6fe8-ad4a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)