JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
3,781 km
2,350 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
3,781 km
2,350 mi / 2,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
271°
west

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JAV YYC
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code JAV YYC
ICAO Code BGJN CYYC
City Ilulissat Calgary
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Edmonton
Elevation 95 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 51.110000, -114.020000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 3,781 kilometers (2,350 miles / 2,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:10 in Ilulissat, it's 17:10 in Calgary. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,462 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Ilulissat Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 34° (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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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