GAS
Garissa
Kenya
11,992 km
7,451 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,992 km
7,451 mi / 6,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
318°
northwest

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GAS YOW
Airport Name Garissa Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GAS YOW
ICAO Code HKGA CYOW
City Garissa Ottawa
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 475 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 45.320000, -75.670000

Garissa (GAS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,992 kilometers (7,451 miles / 6,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Kenya 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 11:03 in Garissa, it's 03:03 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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