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MSA to YQX: distance & flight time
Muskrat Dam (Muskrat Dam Airport) → Gander (Gander International Airport)
1,621 mi
2,609 km · 1,409 nm
3h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,621 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 39m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MSA — Muskrat Dam Airport · Muskrat Dam, Canada
- YQX — Gander International Airport · Gander, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MSA
- ZPB · Sachigo Lake Airport36 mi away
- ZRJ · Round Lake (Weagamow Lake) Airport39 mi away
- XBE · Bearskin Lake Airport47 mi away
- KEW · Keewaywin Airport54 mi away
Near YQX
- YYT · St. John's International Airport124 mi away
- YDF · Deer Lake Airport129 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MSA from YQX?
The flight distance from Muskrat Dam (MSA) to Gander (YQX) is 1,621 miles (2,609 km, 1,409 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MSA to YQX?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 39m 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 MSA to YQX?
Nonstop service on MSA–YQX 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 3h 39m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Muskrat Dam and Gander?
Gander is 2.5 hours ahead of Muskrat Dam.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MSA to YQX?
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Why are some MSA to YQX fares phone-only?
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