WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
12,972 km
8,060 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
12,972 km
8,060 mi / 7,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
340°
north northwest

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WAC YYC
Airport Name Waca Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code WAC YYC
ICAO Code HAWC CYYC
City Waca Calgary
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,200 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 7.170000, 37.170000 51.110000, -114.020000

Waca (WAC) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 12,972 kilometers (8,060 miles / 7,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Ethiopia 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 04:30 in Waca, it's 18:30 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 Waca (WAC) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Waca Airport (WAC) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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