YQY
Sydney
Canada
3,913 km
2,432 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
3,913 km
2,432 mi / 2,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Glace_Bay
Heading
298°
west northwest

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YQY YYC
Airport Name Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code YQY YYC
ICAO Code CYQY CYYC
City Sydney Calgary
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Glace_Bay America/Edmonton
Elevation 203 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 46.160000, -60.050000 51.110000, -114.020000

Sydney (YQY) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 3,913 kilometers (2,432 miles / 2,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Sydney, it's 02:29 in Calgary. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,354 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Sydney (YQY) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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