TIY
Tidjikja
Mauritania
9,254 km
5,750 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
9,254 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

TIY YYC
Airport Name Tidjikja Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code TIY YYC
ICAO Code GQND CYYC
City Tidjikja Calgary
Country Mauritania Canada
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,363 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 18.570000, -11.420000 51.110000, -114.020000

Tidjikja (TIY) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Mauritania 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 21:14 in Tidjikja, it's 15:14 in Calgary. With a 6-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 2,194 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Tidjikja Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Tidjikja (TIY) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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