RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
12,170 km
7,562 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
12,170 km
7,562 mi / 6,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
332°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

RGL YYC
Airport Name Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code RGL YYC
ICAO Code SAWG CYYC
City Rio Gallegos Calgary
Country Argentina Canada
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos America/Edmonton
Elevation 61 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -51.610000, -69.310000 51.110000, -114.020000

Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 12,170 kilometers (7,562 miles / 6,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Rio Gallegos, it's 14:46 in Calgary. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,496 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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