BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
14,561 km
9,047 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,561 km
9,047 mi / 7,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
north

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BTU YOW
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BTU YOW
ICAO Code WBGB CYOW
City Bintulu Ottawa
Country Malaysia Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Toronto
Elevation 74 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 45.320000, -75.670000

Bintulu (BTU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,561 kilometers (9,047 miles / 7,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Malaysia 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 05:20 in Bintulu, it's 16:20 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 Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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