LAX to YYC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 1,943 km (1,207 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (YYC to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Calgary?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 1,943 km (1,207 mi, 1,049 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LAX to YYC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YYC is roughly north of LAX.
How is the LAX to YYC route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-YYC in IATA codes and KLAX-CYYC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Calgary International Airport is YYC (CYYC).
| LAX | YYC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Calgary International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | CYYC |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 3,557 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #140 |
KLAX starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; CYYC starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YYC sits 3,432 ft (1,046 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to YYC
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AC | Air Canada | ACA | Air Canada | Active |
| WS | WestJet | WJA | Westjet | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Calgary?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are 1,943 km (1,207 mi, 1,049 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to YYC?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and YYC takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YYC from LAX?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) lies roughly north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to YYC?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-YYC route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet.
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