BAV
Baotou
China
10,449 km
6,493 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,449 km
6,493 mi / 5,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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BAV YOW
Airport Name Baotou Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BAV YOW
ICAO Code ZBOW CYOW
City Baotou Ottawa
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 3,321 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 110.000000 45.320000, -75.670000

Baotou (BAV) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baotou Airport (BAV) in Baotou, China to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,449 kilometers (6,493 miles / 5,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 China with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:11 in Baotou, it's 05:11 in Ottawa. With a 13-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 2,947 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Baotou Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Baotou (BAV) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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