VEL
Vernal
United States
1,236 km
768 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
1,236 km
768 mi / 668 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Denver
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

VEL YYC
Airport Name Vernal Regional Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code VEL YYC
ICAO Code KVEL CYYC
City Vernal Calgary
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Denver America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,274 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 40.440000, -109.510000 51.110000, -114.020000

Vernal (VEL) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 1,236 kilometers (768 miles / 668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 07:53 in Vernal, it's 07:53 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,717 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits lower than Vernal Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Vernal (VEL) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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