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

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WS80
WS WestJet
789
2:55 PM
MDT
4:30 PM+1
JST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS81
WS WestJet
789
6:35 PM
JST T1
12:45 PM
MDT
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Calgary to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,937 mi 10h 35m nonstop +15h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

YYC–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 4,937 miles in approximately 10h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 10h35 67%
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,138
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYC → NRT
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
NRT → YYC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →

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 35m.
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.

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.

YYC–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Narita route.
Route details
Distance4,937 mi / 7,946 km
Flight time10h 35m
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 10h 35m. The route covers 4,937 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YYC to NRT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YXY, ANC, SAN, CVG, EWR, MEX, AMS, YVR, LAX, HNL, FRA, SFO, YUL, YYZ, ORD, DEN, DFW, SEA, IAH, JFK and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 10 hours 35 minutes. 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

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via YXY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.