YHY
Hay River
Canada
1,087 km
676 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
1,087 km
676 mi / 587 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Yellowknife
Heading
173°
south

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YHY YYC
Airport Name Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code YHY YYC
ICAO Code CYHY CYYC
City Hay River Calgary
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Yellowknife America/Edmonton
Elevation 541 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 60.840000, -115.780000 51.110000, -114.020000

Hay River (YHY) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) in Hay River, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 1,087 kilometers (676 miles / 587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 11:49 in Hay River, it's 11:49 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,016 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Hay River (YHY) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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