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YFC to MCE: distance & flight time
Fredericton (Fredericton Airport) → Merced (Merced Regional Macready Field)
2,797 mi
4,501 km · 2,431 nm
5h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,797 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 57m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YFC — Fredericton Airport · Fredericton, Canada
- MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field · Merced, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YFC
- YSJ · Saint John Airport49 mi away
- HUL · Houlton International Airport63 mi away
- YQM · Greater Moncton International Airport91 mi away
- PQI · Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle92 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is YFC from MCE?
The flight distance from Fredericton (YFC) to Merced (MCE) is 2,797 miles (4,501 km, 2,431 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YFC to MCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 57m 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 YFC to MCE?
Nonstop service on YFC–MCE 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 57m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Fredericton and Merced?
Merced is 4 hours behind Fredericton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YFC to MCE?
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Why are some YFC to MCE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain YFC–MCE 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.