PRK
Prieska
South Africa
15,738 km
9,779 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
15,738 km
9,779 mi / 8,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PRK YYC
Airport Name Prieska Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code PRK YYC
ICAO Code FAPK CYYC
City Prieska Calgary
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,100 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -29.680000, 22.770000 51.110000, -114.020000

Prieska (PRK) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 15,738 kilometers (9,779 miles / 8,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 South Africa 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 17:59 in Prieska, it's 08:59 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 Prieska (PRK) follows a heading of 73° (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 Prieska Airport (PRK) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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