Fargo to Calgary flights
Calgary lies 1,341 km (833 mi) north-west of Fargo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 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.
| Fargo | Calgary | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 118,523 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
| Nearest large airport | FAR, 5 km out | YYC, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 58102–58126 | T3S |
Clocks in Calgary are 1 h behind Fargo right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands only 1 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Calgary
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Fargo
Fargo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hector International Airport (FAR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary International Airport | YYC | 9 km (6 mi) | 14,000 ft | 3,557 ft |
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Staying in Calgary
Our booking partner lists 629 places to stay in Calgary. Of the 327 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (157), and 6 are five-star. Across 165 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 180,439 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Calgary from Fargo?
1,341 km (833 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Fargo.
How long does it take to get from Fargo to Calgary by air?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fargo and Calgary?
Calgary is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Edmonton against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Fargo to Calgary flights?
Typically Hector International Airport (FAR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
What currency do I need in Calgary?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Calgary?
Our booking partner lists 629 places to stay in Calgary, bookable on this site.
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.