HET
Hohhot
China
10,404 km
6,465 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,404 km
6,465 mi / 5,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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HET YOW
Airport Name Baita International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code HET YOW
ICAO Code ZBHH CYOW
City Hohhot Ottawa
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 3,556 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.850000, 111.820000 45.320000, -75.670000

Hohhot (HET) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,404 kilometers (6,465 miles / 5,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 19:18 in Hohhot, it's 06:18 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,182 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Baita International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Hohhot (HET) follows a heading of 354° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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