KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
14,868 km
9,239 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
14,868 km
9,239 mi / 8,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KBQ YYC
Airport Name Kasungu Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KBQ YYC
ICAO Code FWKG CYYC
City Kasungu Calgary
Country Malawi Canada
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,470 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 51.110000, -114.020000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 14,868 kilometers (9,239 miles / 8,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Malawi with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Kasungu, it's 14:01 in Calgary. With a 9-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 Kasungu (KBQ) follows a heading of 46° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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