YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
1,263 km
785 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
1,263 km
785 mi / 682 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Edmonton
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

YFS YYC
Airport Name Fort Simpson Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code YFS YYC
ICAO Code CYFS CYYC
City Fort Simpson Calgary
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Edmonton America/Edmonton
Elevation 555 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 61.760000, -121.240000 51.110000, -114.020000

Fort Simpson (YFS) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 1,263 kilometers (785 miles / 682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 23:57 in Fort Simpson, it's 23:57 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,002 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Fort Simpson Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Fort Simpson (YFS) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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