GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
12,950 km
8,047 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,950 km
8,047 mi / 6,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
352°
north

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GWA YOW
Airport Name Gwa Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GWA YOW
ICAO Code VYGW CYOW
City Gwa Ottawa
Country Myanmar Canada
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Toronto
Elevation 10 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 17.600000, 94.580000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gwa (GWA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,950 kilometers (8,047 miles / 6,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Myanmar 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 05:31 in Gwa, it's 18:01 in Ottawa. With a 11.5-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 Gwa (GWA) follows a heading of 10° (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 Gwa Airport (GWA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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