MNW
Macdonald Downs Airport
Australia
13,366 km
8,305 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,366 km
8,305 mi / 7,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNW YYC
Airport Name Macdonald Downs Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code MNW YYC
ICAO Code YMDS CYYC
City N/A Calgary
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Edmonton
Elevation 0 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -22.470000, 135.230000 51.110000, -114.020000

Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) in Macdonald Downs Airport, Australia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,366 kilometers (8,305 miles / 7,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Australia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:10 in Macdonald Downs Airport, it's 19:40 in Calgary. With a 16.5-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 3,557 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Macdonald Downs Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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