GBT
Gorgan
Iran
9,592 km
5,960 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,592 km
5,960 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
327°
north northwest

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GBT YOW
Airport Name Gorgan Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GBT YOW
ICAO Code OING CYOW
City Gorgan Ottawa
Country Iran Canada
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Toronto
Elevation -24 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 36.910000, 54.400000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gorgan (GBT) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorgan Airport (GBT) in Gorgan, Iran to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,592 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:38 in Gorgan, it's 15:08 in Ottawa. With a 8.5-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 Gorgan (GBT) follows a heading of 38° (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 Gorgan Airport (GBT) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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