# Distance from Raufarhofn (RFN) to Calgary (YYC)

> 5,262 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,262 km / 3,269 mi / 2,841 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iceland) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 11:55 in Raufarhofn, it's 05:55 in Calgary)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,518 ft (YYC is higher than RFN)

## Airports

### [Raufarhofn Airport (RFN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfn-raufarhofn-raufarhofn-airport/1ef266de-9e2b-6db4-90b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Raufarhofn, Iceland
- ICAO: BIRG
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 66.410000, -15.920000
- Elevation: 39 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 11:55 in Raufarhofn, it's 05:55 in Calgary.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Raufarhofn Airport (RFN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfn-raufarhofn-raufarhofn-airport/1ef266de-9e2b-6db4-90b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Calgary International Airport (YYC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yyc-calgary-calgary-international-airport/1ef266de-b3e4-6fe8-ad4a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)