THQ
Tianshui
China
9,722 km
6,041 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
9,722 km
6,041 mi / 5,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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THQ YYC
Airport Name Tianshui Maijishan Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code THQ YYC
ICAO Code ZLTS CYYC
City Tianshui Calgary
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,590 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 34.560000, 105.860000 51.110000, -114.020000

Tianshui (THQ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 9,722 kilometers (6,041 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Tianshui, it's 03:09 in Calgary. With a 15-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 Tianshui (THQ) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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