PHX to YYC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 1,973 km (1,226 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (YYC to PHX).
How far is it from Phoenix to Calgary?
The great-circle distance between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 1,973 km (1,226 mi, 1,065 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 PHX to YYC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YYC is roughly north of PHX.
How is the PHX to YYC route written in code?
The pair is written PHX-YYC in IATA codes and KPHX-CYYC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX), Calgary International Airport is YYC (CYYC).
| PHX | YYC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Calgary International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHX | CYYC |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 3,557 ft |
| Rank by connections | #43 | #140 |
KPHX 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 2,422 ft (738 m) higher than PHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PHX 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 |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WS | WestJet | WJA | Westjet | Active |
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 Phoenix from Calgary?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are 1,973 km (1,226 mi, 1,065 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHX to YYC?
A typical nonstop flight between PHX and YYC takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YYC from PHX?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) lies roughly north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Which airlines fly PHX to YYC?
3 airlines appear on the PHX-YYC route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, WestJet.
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