SBA
Santa Barbara
United States
1,916 km
1,190 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
1,916 km
1,190 mi / 1,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SBA YYC
Airport Name Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code SBA YYC
ICAO Code KSBA CYYC
City Santa Barbara Calgary
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Edmonton
Elevation 14 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, -119.800000 51.110000, -114.020000

Santa Barbara (SBA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 1,916 kilometers (1,190 miles / 1,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in Santa Barbara, it's 08:02 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,544 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA) follows a heading of 196° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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