YLW
Kelowna
Canada
400 km
248 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
400 km
248 mi / 216 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Vancouver
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

YLW YYC
Airport Name Kelowna Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code YLW YYC
ICAO Code CYLW CYYC
City Kelowna Calgary
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Vancouver America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,409 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 49.960000, -119.380000 51.110000, -114.020000

Kelowna (YLW) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 400 kilometers (248 miles / 216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Kelowna, it's 20:02 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,148 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Kelowna Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna (YLW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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