Québec to Saguenay flights
Saguenay lies 179 km (111 mi) north of Québec, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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.
| Québec | Saguenay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 531,902 | 148,886 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YQB, 14 km out | YBG, 11 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Québec
Québec is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Saguenay
Saguenay is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Roberval Airport (YRJ, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (regional) | YBG | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,000 ft | 522 ft |
| Roberval Airport (regional) | YRJ | 89 km (55 mi) | 5,000 ft | 586 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saguenay from Québec?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, north of Québec.
How long does it take to get from Québec to Saguenay by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Québec and Saguenay?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Which airports are used for Québec to Saguenay flights?
Typically Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG); Saguenay also has YRJ.
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.