HCM
Eil
Somalia
11,990 km
7,450 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,990 km
7,450 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
323°
northwest

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HCM YOW
Airport Name Eil Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code HCM YOW
ICAO Code HCME CYOW
City Eil Ottawa
Country Somalia Canada
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Toronto
Elevation 812 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 7.920000, 49.800000 45.320000, -75.670000

Eil (HCM) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,990 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Somalia 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 04:14 in Eil, it's 20:14 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 Eil (HCM) follows a heading of 58° (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 Eil Airport (HCM) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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