TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
11,227 km
6,976 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,227 km
6,976 mi / 6,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

TAJ YYC
Airport Name Tadji Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code TAJ YYC
ICAO Code AYTJ CYYC
City Aitape Calgary
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Edmonton
Elevation 33 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -3.200000, 142.430000 51.110000, -114.020000

Aitape (TAJ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,227 kilometers (6,976 miles / 6,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in Aitape, it's 16:56 in Calgary. With a 17-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 3,524 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Tadji Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Aitape (TAJ) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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