GOQ
Golmud
China
10,878 km
6,759 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,878 km
6,759 mi / 5,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
353°
north

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GOQ YOW
Airport Name Golmud Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GOQ YOW
ICAO Code ZLGM CYOW
City Golmud Ottawa
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 0 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 45.320000, -75.670000

Golmud (GOQ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,878 kilometers (6,759 miles / 5,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 China 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 05:20 in Golmud, it's 16:20 in Ottawa. With a 13-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 Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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