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GYY to ZNA: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport)
1,828 mi
2,942 km · 1,589 nm
4h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,828 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 3m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
- ZNA — Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport · Nanaimo, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Near ZNA
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport35 mi away
- YCD · Nanaimo Airport10 mi away
- YGG · Ganges Seaplane Base31 mi away
- CXH · Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome39 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GYY from ZNA?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 1,828 miles (2,942 km, 1,589 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to ZNA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GYY to ZNA?
Nonstop service on GYY–ZNA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gary and Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is 2 hours behind Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to ZNA?
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Why are some GYY to ZNA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GYY–ZNA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.