WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
7,061 km
4,387 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
7,061 km
4,387 mi / 3,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
43°
northeast

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WKJ YYC
Airport Name Wakkanai Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code WKJ YYC
ICAO Code RJCW CYYC
City Wakkanai Calgary
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Edmonton
Elevation 30 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 45.400000, 141.800000 51.110000, -114.020000

Wakkanai (WKJ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 7,061 kilometers (4,387 miles / 3,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 06:21 in Wakkanai, it's 14:21 in Calgary. With a 16-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 3,527 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Wakkanai Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Wakkanai (WKJ) follows a heading of 310° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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