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MCE to XGR: distance & flight time
Merced (Merced Regional Macready Field) → Kangiqsualujjuaq (Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport)
2,816 mi
4,532 km · 2,447 nm
5h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,816 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 59m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field · Merced, United States
- XGR — Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport · Kangiqsualujjuaq, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MCE
- MER · Castle Airport7 mi away
- RMY · Mariposa Yosemite Airport30 mi away
- MAE · Madera Municipal Airport30 mi away
- MOD · Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field34 mi away
Near XGR
- YVP · Kuujjuaq Airport98 mi away
- YPJ · Aupaluk Airport135 mi away
- YTQ · Tasiujaq Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCE from XGR?
The flight distance from Merced (MCE) to Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) is 2,816 miles (4,532 km, 2,447 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCE to XGR?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 59m 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 MCE to XGR?
Nonstop service on MCE–XGR 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 5h 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Merced and Kangiqsualujjuaq?
Kangiqsualujjuaq is 3 hours ahead of Merced.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCE to XGR?
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Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCE–XGR 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.