EIL
Fairbanks
United States
2,422 km
1,505 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
2,422 km
1,505 mi / 1,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Anchorage
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EIL YYC
Airport Name Eielson Afb Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code EIL YYC
ICAO Code PAEI CYYC
City Fairbanks Calgary
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Edmonton
Elevation 548 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 64.670000, -147.100000 51.110000, -114.020000

Fairbanks (EIL) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 2,422 kilometers (1,505 miles / 1,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Fairbanks, it's 15:19 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,010 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Eielson Afb Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Fairbanks (EIL) follows a heading of 321° (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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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