Winnipeg to Greater Sudbury flights
Greater Sudbury lies 1,253 km (779 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 21 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.
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| Winnipeg | Greater Sudbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 749,607 | 166,004 |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Winnipeg) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YWG, 7 km out | YSB, 21 km out |
Clocks in Greater Sudbury are 1 h ahead of Winnipeg right now, so a 2 h 21 min journey lands 3 h 21 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 Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sudbury Airport (YSB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,600 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Airport (regional) | YSB | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,600 ft | 1,141 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Greater Sudbury from Winnipeg?
1,253 km (779 mi) in a straight line, east of Winnipeg.
How long does it take to get from Winnipeg to Greater Sudbury by air?
About 2 h 21 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 Greater Sudbury?
Greater Sudbury is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Winnipeg).
Which airports are used for Winnipeg to Greater Sudbury flights?
Typically Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Sudbury Airport (YSB).
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.