HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
7,213 km
4,482 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,213 km
4,482 mi / 3,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
316°
northwest

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HGS YOW
Airport Name Hastings Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code HGS YOW
ICAO Code GFHA CYOW
City Freetown Ottawa
Country Sierra Leone Canada
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Toronto
Elevation 60 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 45.320000, -75.670000

Freetown (HGS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,213 kilometers (4,482 miles / 3,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone 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 22:59 in Freetown, it's 17:59 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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