Calgary to Chico flights
Chico lies 1,395 km (867 mi) south-west of Calgary, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
| Calgary | Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.3 million | 121,345 |
| Elevation | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | YYC, 9 km out | RDD, 95 km out |
| Postal codes | T3S | 95926–95976 |
Clocks in Chico are 1 h behind Calgary right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chico
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 Chico
Chico is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Redding Municipal Airport (RDD), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Municipal Airport (regional) | RDD | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,003 ft | 505 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chico from Calgary?
1,395 km (867 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Calgary.
How long does it take to get from Calgary to Chico by air?
About 2 h 32 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 Chico?
Chico is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Edmonton).
Which airports are used for Calgary to Chico flights?
Typically Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD).
What currency do I need in Chico?
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.