WOL
Wollongong Airport
Australia
13,258 km
8,238 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,258 km
8,238 mi / 7,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WOL YYC
Airport Name Wollongong Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code WOL YYC
ICAO Code YWOL CYYC
City N/A Calgary
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Edmonton
Elevation 31 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, 150.790000 51.110000, -114.020000

Wollongong Airport (WOL) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wollongong Airport (WOL) in Wollongong Airport, Australia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,258 kilometers (8,238 miles / 7,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Wollongong Airport, it's 01:17 in Calgary. With a 18-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 3,526 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Wollongong Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Wollongong Airport (WOL) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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