TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
13,875 km
8,621 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,875 km
8,621 mi / 7,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

TKQ YYC
Airport Name Kigoma Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code TKQ YYC
ICAO Code HTKA CYYC
City Kigoma Calgary
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,700 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -4.890000, 29.670000 51.110000, -114.020000

Kigoma (TKQ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,875 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Tanzania 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 23:50 in Kigoma, it's 13:50 in Calgary. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Kigoma (TKQ) follows a heading of 46° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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