YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
1,792 km
1,114 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
1,792 km
1,114 mi / 968 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Thunder_Bay
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

YQT YYC
Airport Name Thunder Bay Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code YQT YYC
ICAO Code CYQT CYYC
City Thunder Bay Calgary
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Thunder_Bay America/Edmonton
Elevation 653 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 48.370000, -89.320000 51.110000, -114.020000

Thunder Bay (YQT) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 1,792 kilometers (1,114 miles / 968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:00 in Thunder Bay, it's 08:00 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,904 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Thunder Bay Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Thunder Bay (YQT) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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