St. John's to Saguenay flights
Saguenay lies 1,366 km (849 mi) west of St. John's, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 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.
| St. John's | Saguenay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 110,525 | 148,886 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-2:30 (America/St_Johns) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YYT, 7 km out | YBG, 11 km out |
Clocks in Saguenay are 1 h 30 min behind St. John's right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands only 1 h later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving St. John's
St. John's is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is St. John's International Airport (YYT), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,502 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 St. John's?
1,366 km (849 mi) in a straight line, west of St. John's.
How long does it take to get from St. John's to Saguenay by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between St. John's and Saguenay?
Saguenay is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (America/Toronto against America/St_Johns).
Which airports are used for St. John's to Saguenay flights?
Typically St. John's International Airport (YYT) 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.