LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
7,127 km
4,429 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
7,127 km
4,429 mi / 3,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LWR YYC
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base Calgary International Airport
IATA Code LWR YYC
ICAO Code EHLW CYYC
City Leeuwarden Calgary
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Edmonton
Elevation 3 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 51.110000, -114.020000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 7,127 kilometers (4,429 miles / 3,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Leeuwarden, it's 20:19 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 3,554 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Leeuwarden Air Base.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Leeuwarden (LWR) follows a heading of 35° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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