PLF
Pala
Chad
11,700 km
7,270 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,700 km
7,270 mi / 6,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PLF YYC
Airport Name Pala Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code PLF YYC
ICAO Code FTTP CYYC
City Pala Calgary
Country Chad Canada
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,532 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 9.380000, 14.930000 51.110000, -114.020000

Pala (PLF) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,700 kilometers (7,270 miles / 6,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Chad 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 17:50 in Pala, it's 09:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,025 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Pala Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Pala (PLF) 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 Pala Airport (PLF) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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