EBW
Ebolowa
Cameroon
9,534 km
5,924 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,534 km
5,924 mi / 5,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
315°
northwest

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EBW YOW
Airport Name Ebolowa Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code EBW YOW
ICAO Code FKKW CYOW
City Ebolowa Ottawa
Country Cameroon Canada
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Toronto
Elevation 1,975 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 2.880000, 11.190000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ebolowa (EBW) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ebolowa Airport (EBW) in Ebolowa, Cameroon to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,534 kilometers (5,924 miles / 5,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Cameroon 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 23:25 in Ebolowa, it's 17:25 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,601 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Ebolowa Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Ebolowa (EBW) follows a heading of 90° (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 Ebolowa Airport (EBW) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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