GSU
Gedaref
Sudan
10,458 km
6,498 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,458 km
6,498 mi / 5,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
319°
northwest

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GSU YOW
Airport Name Azaza Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GSU YOW
ICAO Code HSGF CYOW
City Gedaref Ottawa
Country Sudan Canada
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Toronto
Elevation 1,640 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 14.130000, 35.320000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gedaref (GSU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Azaza Airport (GSU) in Gedaref, Sudan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,458 kilometers (6,498 miles / 5,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Sudan 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 14:35 in Gedaref, it's 07:35 in Ottawa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,266 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Azaza Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Gedaref (GSU) follows a heading of 65° (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 Azaza Airport (GSU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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