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YRF to YHY: distance & flight time

Cartwright (Cartwright Airport) → Hay River (Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport)

2,171 mi
3,494 km · 1,886 nm
4h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

2,171 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 43m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is YRF from YHY?

The flight distance from Cartwright (YRF) to Hay River (YHY) is 2,171 miles (3,494 km, 1,886 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from YRF to YHY?

A nonstop flight takes about 4h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Cartwright and Hay River?

Hay River is 3 hours behind Cartwright.

What is the cheapest way to fly from YRF to YHY?

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