Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
Quebec · CanadaICAO CYQB
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is an airport serving Quebec, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 46° 47' 28.0" N, 71° 23' 35.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 244 feet (74 meters) above sea level. With 18 direct destinations served by 8 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from YQB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUL | Montreal, Canada | 145 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 59 kg | View |
| YZV | Sept-iles, Canada | 334 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 137 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 880 mi | 2h 10m | short-haul | 361 kg | View |
| PHL | Philadelphia, United States | 515 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 211 kg | View |
| YBC | Baie Comeau, Canada | 219 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 90 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 456 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 187 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 3,298 mi | 7h 5m | long-haul | 796 kg | View |
| EWR | Newark, United States | 443 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 182 kg | View |
| PUJ | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 1,953 mi | 4h 22m | medium-haul | 490 kg | View |
| YGP | Gaspe, Canada | 350 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YQB
8 active airlines serving Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFB Bagotville | YBG | Bagotville | Canada | 174 km |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Airport | YHU | Montreal | Canada | 211 km |
| Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle | PQI | Presque Isle | United States | 256 km |
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Montreal | Canada | 233 km |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport | MHT | Manchester NH | United States | 429 km |
| Augusta State Airport | AUG | Augusta | United States | 302 km |
| Lebanon Municipal Airport | LEB | Lebanon | United States | 359 km |
| Burlington International Airport | BTV | Burlington | United States | 292 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 46° 47' 28.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 71° 23' 35.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 46.791100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -71.393303
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Toronto
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 01:40 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 244 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 74 m
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