GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
7,321 km
4,549 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,321 km
4,549 mi / 3,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
316°
northwest

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GBK YOW
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GBK YOW
ICAO Code GFGK CYOW
City Gbangbatok Ottawa
Country Sierra Leone Canada
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Toronto
Elevation 75 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,321 kilometers (4,549 miles / 3,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone 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 08:53 in Gbangbatok, it's 03:53 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 Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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