YEG to YZF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) is 1,019 km (633 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (YZF to YEG).
How far is it from Edmonton to Yellowknife?
The great-circle distance between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) is 1,019 km (633 mi, 550 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 YEG to YZF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YZF is roughly north of YEG.
How is the YEG to YZF route written in code?
The pair is written YEG-YZF in IATA codes and CYEG-CYZF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Edmonton International Airport is YEG (CYEG), Yellowknife International Airport is YZF (CYZF).
| YEG | YZF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Edmonton International Airport | Yellowknife International Airport |
| ICAO code | CYEG | CYZF |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Elevation | 2,373 ft | 675 ft |
| Rank by connections | #234 | #474 |
Both ICAO codes start with C, the prefix ICAO assigns to Canada, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YZF sits 1,698 ft (518 m) lower than YEG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying YEG to YZF
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5T | Canadian North | MPE | Empress | Active |
| 7F | First Air | FAB | - | Active |
| WS | WestJet | WJA | Westjet | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AC, JL, MO.
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 Edmonton from Yellowknife?
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) are 1,019 km (633 mi, 550 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from YEG to YZF?
A typical nonstop flight between YEG and YZF takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YZF from YEG?
Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) lies roughly north of Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
Which airlines fly YEG to YZF?
3 airlines appear on the YEG-YZF route in the open dataset, including Canadian North, First Air, WestJet.
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