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Airport Reference

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Airport (YWG)

Winnipeg, Canada

IATA CodeYWG
ICAO CodeCYWG
CityWinnipeg
CountryCanada
Time ZoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Coordinates49.9100, -97.2399

How YWG Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, YWG shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Winnipeg might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRYWG HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (YWG) tell you the flight is arriving at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)6,289 km / 3,908 mi≈ 7.4h nonstop
JFK (New York)2,093 km / 1,300 mi≈ 2.5h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)11,230 km / 6,978 mi≈ 13.2h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)13,964 km / 8,677 mi≈ 16.4h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)14,298 km / 8,884 mi≈ 16.8h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Winnipeg?

The main IATA airport code for Winnipeg is YWG — Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Airport.

What time zone is Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Airport in?

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Airport operates on America/Winnipeg time.

How does YWG appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, YWG appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...YWG... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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