BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
10,826 km
6,727 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,826 km
6,727 mi / 5,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
315°
northwest

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BAN YOW
Airport Name Basongo Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BAN YOW
ICAO Code FZVR CYOW
City Basongo Ottawa
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Toronto
Elevation 1,640 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 45.320000, -75.670000

Basongo (BAN) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,826 kilometers (6,727 miles / 5,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo 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 20:26 in Basongo, it's 13:26 in Ottawa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,266 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 89° (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 Basongo Airport (BAN) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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