MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
11,360 km
7,059 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,360 km
7,059 mi / 6,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MIU YYC
Airport Name Maiduguri International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code MIU YYC
ICAO Code DNMA CYYC
City Maiduguri Calgary
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,099 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 11.860000, 13.080000 51.110000, -114.020000

Maiduguri (MIU) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,360 kilometers (7,059 miles / 6,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Nigeria 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 08:40 in Maiduguri, it's 00:40 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 2,458 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Maiduguri International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Maiduguri (MIU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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