YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
557 km
346 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
557 km
346 mi / 301 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Edmonton
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

YQU YYC
Airport Name Grande Prairie Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code YQU YYC
ICAO Code CYQU CYYC
City Grande Prairie Calgary
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Edmonton America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,195 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 55.180000, -118.890000 51.110000, -114.020000

Grande Prairie (YQU) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 557 kilometers (346 miles / 301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 02:09 in Grande Prairie, it's 02:09 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,362 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Grande Prairie Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Grande Prairie (YQU) follows a heading of 326° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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