FHZ
Fakahina
French Polynesia
9,400 km
5,841 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,400 km
5,841 mi / 5,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
40°
northeast

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FHZ YOW
Airport Name Fakahina Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code FHZ YOW
ICAO Code NTKH CYOW
City Fakahina Ottawa
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 3 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -15.990000, -140.160000 45.320000, -75.670000

Fakahina (FHZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakahina Airport (FHZ) in Fakahina, French Polynesia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,400 kilometers (5,841 miles / 5,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:39 in Fakahina, it's 05:39 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Fakahina (FHZ) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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