Airport Comparison
| HHZ | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hikueru Atoll Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | HHZ | YOW |
| ICAO Code | NTGH | CYOW |
| City | Hikueru Atoll | Ottawa |
| Country | French Polynesia | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.540000, -142.610000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,700 kilometers (6,027 miles / 5,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.
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 French Polynesia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:36 in Hikueru Atoll, it's 12:36 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 Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.