CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
9,260 km
5,754 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,260 km
5,754 mi / 5,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CVH YOW
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CVH YOW
ICAO Code SAHE CYOW
City Lafontaine Ottawa
Country Argentina Canada
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta America/Toronto
Elevation 5,435 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 45.320000, -75.670000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,260 kilometers (5,754 miles / 5,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Argentina with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Lafontaine, it's 15:46 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,061 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 176° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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