LHR to YYC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 7,014 km (4,358 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 15m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (YYC to LHR).
How far is it from London to Calgary?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 7,014 km (4,358 mi, 3,787 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 LHR to YYC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YYC is roughly northwest of LHR.
How is the LHR to YYC route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-YYC in IATA codes and EGLL-CYYC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Calgary International Airport is YYC (CYYC).
| LHR | YYC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Calgary International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | CYYC |
| Country | United Kingdom | Canada |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 3,557 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #140 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; CYYC starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YYC sits 3,474 ft (1,059 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to YYC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | Air Canada | ACA | Air Canada | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AY, IB, LH.
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 London from Calgary?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are 7,014 km (4,358 mi, 3,787 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to YYC?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and YYC takes about 9h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YYC from LHR?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) lies roughly northwest of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to YYC?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-YYC route in the open dataset, including Air Canada, British Airways.
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