AKR
Akure
Nigeria
8,730 km
5,424 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,730 km
5,424 mi / 4,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
315°
northwest

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AKR YOW
Airport Name Akure Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AKR YOW
ICAO Code DNAK CYOW
City Akure Ottawa
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Toronto
Elevation 1,100 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 45.320000, -75.670000

Akure (AKR) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,730 kilometers (5,424 miles / 4,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:37 in Akure, it's 15:37 in Ottawa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akure Airport (AKR) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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