Thunder Bay to Winnipeg flights
Winnipeg lies 598 km (372 mi) west of Thunder Bay, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 31 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.
| Thunder Bay | Winnipeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 108,843 | 749,607 |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) | 245 m (804 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Winnipeg) |
| Nearest large airport | YQT, 6 km out | YWG, 7 km out |
Clocks in Winnipeg are 1 h behind Thunder Bay right now, so a 1 h 31 min journey lands only 31 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,318 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Winnipeg
Winnipeg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport | YWG | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,000 ft | 783 ft |
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Staying in Winnipeg
Our booking partner lists 171 places to stay in Winnipeg. Of the 114 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 43,608 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Winnipeg from Thunder Bay?
598 km (372 mi) in a straight line, west of Thunder Bay.
How long does it take to get from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg by air?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg?
Winnipeg is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Winnipeg against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Thunder Bay to Winnipeg flights?
Typically Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG).
Where can I stay in Winnipeg?
Our booking partner lists 171 places to stay in Winnipeg, 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.