Airport Comparison
| YWG | YYC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport | Calgary International Airport |
| IATA Code | YWG | YYC |
| ICAO Code | CYWG | CYYC |
| City | Winnipeg | Calgary |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 783 ft | 3,557 ft |
| Coordinates | 49.910000, -97.240000 | 51.110000, -114.020000 |
Winnipeg (YWG) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Winnipeg, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 1,191 kilometers (740 miles / 643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.
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 01:00 in Winnipeg, it's 00:00 in Calgary.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,774 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Winnipeg (YWG) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.