BBO
Berbera
Somalia
11,446 km
7,112 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,446 km
7,112 mi / 6,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
322°
northwest

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BBO YOW
Airport Name Berbera Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BBO YOW
ICAO Code HCMI CYOW
City Berbera Ottawa
Country Somalia Canada
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Toronto
Elevation 30 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, 44.940000 45.320000, -75.670000

Berbera (BBO) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berbera Airport (BBO) in Berbera, Somalia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,446 kilometers (7,112 miles / 6,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Somalia 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 21:48 in Berbera, it's 13:48 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 Berbera (BBO) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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