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Flights from Thunder Bay to Nanaimo

There are no direct flights from Thunder Bay to Nanaimo. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary, about 6h 43m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 43m
YQTYCDYYC

Thunder Bay to Nanaimo at a glance

Fastest journey6h 43mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary

Best ways to fly from Thunder Bay to Nanaimo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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YQT Calgary (YYC) YCD
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet, WestJet Encore
Sun20:30 YQT21:19 YYC2h 11m connection23:30 YYC00:13 YCDWestJet + WestJet Encore
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,521 km1,566 miles
Journey time
6h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hNanaimo vs Thunder Bay
Currency in Nanaimo
CAD
Airports
YQT → YCD

Flights from Thunder Bay to Nanaimo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Thunder Bay to Nanaimo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Thunder Bay to Nanaimo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,521 km.
Where do you change planes between Thunder Bay and Nanaimo?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC). WestJet flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Thunder Bay and Nanaimo?
Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is 3 hours behind Thunder Bay.

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