CAB
Cabinda
Angola
10,283 km
6,390 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,283 km
6,390 mi / 5,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
315°
northwest

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CAB YOW
Airport Name Cabinda Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CAB YOW
ICAO Code FNCA CYOW
City Cabinda Ottawa
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Toronto
Elevation 66 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -5.600000, 12.190000 45.320000, -75.670000

Cabinda (CAB) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabinda Airport (CAB) in Cabinda, Angola to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,283 kilometers (6,390 miles / 5,552 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 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 17:04 in Cabinda, it's 11:04 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 Cabinda (CAB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Cabinda Airport (CAB) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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