Calgary to Fort Collins flights
Fort Collins lies 1,354 km (842 mi) south-east of Calgary, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Calgary | Fort Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.3 million | 170,924 |
| Elevation | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | YYC, 9 km out | DEN, 88 km out |
| Postal codes | T3S | 80521–80553 |
What changes when you arrive in Fort Collins
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Calgary
Calgary is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 14,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Fort Collins
Fort Collins is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS, 67 km), Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 75 km), Laramie Regional Airport (LAR, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 88 km (55 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (regional) | CYS | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,270 ft | 6,159 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
| Laramie Regional Airport (regional) | LAR | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,503 ft | 7,284 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Fort Collins from Calgary?
1,354 km (842 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Calgary.
How long does it take to get from Calgary to Fort Collins by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Calgary and Fort Collins?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Calgary to Fort Collins flights?
Typically Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Fort Collins also has CYS, BJC, LAR.
What currency do I need in Fort Collins?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.