Winnipeg to Barrie flights
Barrie lies 1,451 km (902 mi) east of Winnipeg, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Winnipeg | Barrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 749,607 | 147,829 |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Winnipeg) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YWG, 7 km out | YYZ, 81 km out |
Clocks in Barrie are 1 h ahead of Winnipeg right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands 3 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Barrie
Barrie is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 13 km), Muskoka Airport (YQA, 70 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Muskoka Airport (regional) | YQA | 70 km (43 mi) | 6,000 ft | 925 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 89 km (55 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Barrie from Winnipeg?
1,451 km (902 mi) in a straight line, east of Winnipeg.
How long does it take to get from Winnipeg to Barrie by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Winnipeg and Barrie?
Barrie is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Winnipeg).
Which airports are used for Winnipeg to Barrie flights?
Typically Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Barrie also has YLK, YQA, YTZ.
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.