HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
10,521 km
6,537 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
10,521 km
6,537 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

HEA YYC
Airport Name Herat Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code HEA YYC
ICAO Code OAHR CYYC
City N/A Calgary
Country Afghanistan Canada
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,206 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 51.110000, -114.020000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,521 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Afghanistan with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Herat Airport, it's 04:38 in Calgary. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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