NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
11,830 km
7,351 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,830 km
7,351 mi / 6,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Douala
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NKS YYC
Airport Name Nkongsamba Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code NKS YYC
ICAO Code FKAN CYYC
City Nkongsamba Calgary
Country Cameroon Canada
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,641 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 4.950000, 9.930000 51.110000, -114.020000

Nkongsamba (NKS) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,830 kilometers (7,351 miles / 6,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Cameroon 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 13:19 in Nkongsamba, it's 05:19 in Calgary. With a 8-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 Nkongsamba (NKS) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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