YYC
Calgary
Canada
1,262 km
784 miles
YZF
Yellowknife
Canada
Distance
1,262 km
784 mi / 682 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Edmonton
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

YYC YZF
Airport Name Calgary International Airport Yellowknife Airport
IATA Code YYC YZF
ICAO Code CYYC CYZF
City Calgary Yellowknife
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Edmonton America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,557 ft 675 ft
Coordinates 51.110000, -114.020000 62.460000, -114.440000

Calgary (YYC) to Yellowknife (YZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) in Yellowknife, Canada is 1,262 kilometers (784 miles / 682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 22:19 in Calgary, it's 22:19 in Yellowknife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,882 feet between the two airports. Yellowknife Airport sits lower than Calgary International Airport.

The return flight from Yellowknife (YZF) to Calgary (YYC) follows a heading of 179° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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