Milwaukee to Saguenay flights
Saguenay lies 1,433 km (891 mi) north-east of Milwaukee, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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.
| Milwaukee | Saguenay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 563,531 | 148,886 |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | MKE, 10 km out | YBG, 11 km out |
Clocks in Saguenay are 1 h ahead of Milwaukee right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saguenay
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 Milwaukee
Milwaukee is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,990 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 Milwaukee?
1,433 km (891 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Milwaukee.
How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Saguenay by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milwaukee and Saguenay?
Saguenay is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Milwaukee to Saguenay flights?
Typically General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG); Saguenay also has YRJ.
What currency do I need in Saguenay?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.