Which airlines fly the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 from YCD to YYC?

See the operators list on this page — it is compiled from open ADS-B observed-flights data updated nightly. Operators with the most recent observations are listed first.

How often is the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 used on the YCD to YYC route?

Observed model variants and date ranges are listed below. Aircraft assignments can change seasonally; data refreshes nightly.

What is the typical schedule for Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 flights from Nanaimo to Calgary?

Schedules vary by operator and season. See the observed model variants and date ranges listed on this page for the most recent pattern.

Where does this data come from?

Operator and aircraft observations come from the adsb.lol open ADS-B network under the Open Database License. Data refreshes nightly.

Nanaimo to Calgary on the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400

YCD → YYC · operated by the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400

Distance: 739 km (459 mi)
Est. flight time: ~1h 12m
Operators on Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400: 1
Observations (14 days): 1

Airlines operating the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 on YCD → YYC

Airline	Observations	First seen	Last seen
WestJet Encore	1	2026-05-20	2026-10-15

About the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 on this route

The Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 is used by 1 operator on Nanaimo → Calgary.

For specifications, safety record, and global deployment data, see the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 family page or the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 safety record.

Airport details

Departure: Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

City: Nanaimo
Country: CA
IATA / ICAO: YCD / CYCD

Arrival: Calgary International Airport (YYC)

City: Calgary
Country: CA
IATA / ICAO: YYC / CYYC

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 on the YCD-YYC route?

Airlines observed operating the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 on YCD to YYC include: WestJet Encore.

How often does the Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 fly YCD-YYC?

The Bombardier Dash 8 / Q400 was observed 1 time on the YCD–YYC route in the last 14 days across 1 operator.

What's the distance from Nanaimo to Calgary?

The great-circle distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Calgary (YYC) is approximately 739 km (459 miles). Estimated flight time is ~1h 12m.

What other aircraft fly the YCD-YYC route?

No other aircraft families were observed on the YCD–YYC route in the last 14 days.

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