YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
1,361 km
845 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
1,361 km
845 mi / 735 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Vancouver
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

YQH YYC
Airport Name Watson Lake Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code YQH YYC
ICAO Code CYQH CYYC
City Watson Lake Calgary
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Vancouver America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,255 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 60.120000, -128.820000 51.110000, -114.020000

Watson Lake (YQH) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 1,361 kilometers (845 miles / 735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Watson Lake, it's 22:47 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,302 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Watson Lake Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Watson Lake (YQH) follows a heading of 323° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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