Calgary to Narita (YYC–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS WestJet
789
2:50 PM
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4:20 PM+1
JST
10h 30m
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WS WestJet
789
9:16 PM
JST T1
3:44 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YVR Vancouver 12h 20m ACAFAI → ACJLMH Vancouver (YVR) to Narita flights
SEA Seattle 12h 42m ASAYEK → ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 31m CMDEEK → JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 10m CIDEEK → 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
ICN Seoul 15h 24m KEWS → 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Narita flights
ORD Chicago 16h 55m AAAVAY → 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 17h 30m ACUAWS → UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
YYZ Toronto 17h 45m ACAFAM → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Narita flights
YUL Montréal 18h 30m ACAFAM → AC Montréal (YUL) to Narita flights
ZRH Zurich 25h 16m LXWK → LX Zurich (ZRH) to Narita flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Calgary to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,937 mi 10h 30m nonstop +15h ahead

YYC–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 4,937 miles in approximately 10h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YYC Routes NRT Routes YYC Live Flights NRT Live Flights YYC Delays
All flights from Narita (NRT) Narita to Calgary flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 789 10h30 73% – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to NRT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
YVR ~12h 20m SEA ~12h 42m SFO ~14h 31m LAX ~15h 10m ICN ~15h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,300
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYC → NRT
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
NRT → YYC
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+15h
Narita is 15 hours ahead of Calgary.
YYC: MDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
4,937 mi / 7,946 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. Passport must be valid for the expected duration of stay. No advance authorization is required. Overstaying is a criminal offence that carries fines, deportation, and potential re-entry bans.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YYC–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Narita route.
Route details
Distance4,937 mi / 7,946 km
Flight time10h 30m
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: NRT
Full nameNarita International Airport
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 10h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 4,937 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YYC to NRT: WestJet.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and San Francisco.
Narita is 15 hours ahead of Calgary.
Yes, return flights from NRT to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YYC to NRT

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYC to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to NRT is about 10 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,937 miles (7,946 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.