ILR
Ilorin
Nigeria
8,573 km
5,327 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,573 km
5,327 mi / 4,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ILR YOW
Airport Name Ilorin International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ILR YOW
ICAO Code DNIL CYOW
City Ilorin Ottawa
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Toronto
Elevation 1,126 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 8.440000, 4.490000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ilorin (ILR) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilorin International Airport (ILR) in Ilorin, Nigeria to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,573 kilometers (5,327 miles / 4,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Nigeria 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 22:17 in Ilorin, it's 16:17 in Ottawa. With a 6-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 Ilorin (ILR) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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