KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
13,844 km
8,602 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,844 km
8,602 mi / 7,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
329°
north northwest

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KNM YYC
Airport Name Kaniama Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KNM YYC
ICAO Code FZTK CYYC
City Kaniama Calgary
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,772 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -7.580000, 24.150000 51.110000, -114.020000

Kaniama (KNM) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,844 kilometers (8,602 miles / 7,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 DR Congo 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 15:25 in Kaniama, it's 06:25 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 Kaniama (KNM) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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