BZV
Brazzaville
Congo
10,415 km
6,472 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,415 km
6,472 mi / 5,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
315°
northwest

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BZV YOW
Airport Name Maya-Maya Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BZV YOW
ICAO Code FCBB CYOW
City Brazzaville Ottawa
Country Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Toronto
Elevation 1,048 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -4.250000, 15.250000 45.320000, -75.670000

Brazzaville (BZV) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, Congo to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,415 kilometers (6,472 miles / 5,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Congo 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 18:28 in Brazzaville, it's 12:28 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 Brazzaville (BZV) follows a heading of 92° (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 Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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