YYC to YYZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 2,689 km (1,671 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 50m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (YYZ to YYC).
How far is it from Calgary to Toronto?
The great-circle distance between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 2,689 km (1,671 mi, 1,452 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 YYC to YYZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YYZ is roughly east of YYC.
How is the YYC to YYZ route written in code?
The pair is written YYC-YYZ in IATA codes and CYYC-CYYZ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Calgary International Airport is YYC (CYYC), Toronto Pearson International Airport is YYZ (CYYZ).
| YYC | YYZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Calgary International Airport | Toronto Pearson International Airport |
| ICAO code | CYYC | CYYZ |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Elevation | 3,557 ft | 569 ft |
| Rank by connections | #140 | #28 |
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.
YYZ sits 2,988 ft (911 m) lower than YYC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying YYC to YYZ
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 |
| WS | WestJet | WJA | Westjet | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL.
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 Calgary from Toronto?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are 2,689 km (1,671 mi, 1,452 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from YYC to YYZ?
A typical nonstop flight between YYC and YYZ takes about 3h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YYZ from YYC?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) lies roughly east of Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Which airlines fly YYC to YYZ?
2 airlines appear on the YYC-YYZ route in the open dataset, including Air Canada, WestJet.
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