BUG
Benguela
Angola
10,929 km
6,791 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,929 km
6,791 mi / 5,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUG YOW
Airport Name Benguela Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BUG YOW
ICAO Code FNBG CYOW
City Benguela Ottawa
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Toronto
Elevation 118 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 45.320000, -75.670000

Benguela (BUG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,929 kilometers (6,791 miles / 5,901 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 Angola 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 12:14 in Benguela, it's 06:14 in Ottawa. With a 6-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 Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 100° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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