TYN
Taiyuan
China
9,140 km
5,679 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
9,140 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

TYN YYC
Airport Name Taiyuan Wusu Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code TYN YYC
ICAO Code ZBYN CYYC
City Taiyuan Calgary
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,575 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 37.750000, 112.630000 51.110000, -114.020000

Taiyuan (TYN) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) in Taiyuan, China to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 9,140 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 22:16 in Taiyuan, it's 07:16 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 Taiyuan (TYN) follows a heading of 325° (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 Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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