BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
14,965 km
9,299 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,965 km
9,299 mi / 8,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BPN YOW
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BPN YOW
ICAO Code WALL CYOW
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Ottawa
Country Indonesia Canada
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Toronto
Elevation 12 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 45.320000, -75.670000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,965 kilometers (9,299 miles / 8,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Indonesia 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 21:41 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 08:41 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.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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