Distance From Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, YRC - YWG Distance

The distance from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is 1219 miles or 1961 kilometers or 1059 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Desolation Sound ( Canada ) to Winnipeg ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Desolation Sound and Winnipeg takes around 2 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base, Desolation Sound, Canada to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Winnipeg, Canada is 2 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YRC - YWG

Kilometers		1961 km
Statute Miles		1219 miles
Nautical Miles		1059 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 48 minutes

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport Flight Route Map - YRC to YWG Flight Path

Location of Refuge Cove Seaplane Base & Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Desolation Sound to Winnipeg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Desolation Sound, Canada and Winnipeg, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YRC - YWG

Time difference between Desolation Sound (Canada) and Winnipeg (Canada) is 2 Hours.
Winnipeg time is 2 Hours ahead of Desolation Sound.

Location	Local Time
Desolation Sound (Canada)	2026-08-02, 05:52:01 PDT
Winnipeg (Canada)	2026-08-02, 07:52:01 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC / ) Desolation Sound, Canada

Destination

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG / CYWG) Winnipeg, Canada