IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
13,429 km
8,344 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
13,429 km
8,344 mi / 7,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IPA YOW
Airport Name Ipota Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code IPA YOW
ICAO Code NVVI CYOW
City Ipota Ottawa
Country Vanuatu Canada
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -18.860000, 169.280000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ipota (IPA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,429 kilometers (8,344 miles / 7,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Vanuatu 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 06:01 in Ipota, it's 14:01 in Ottawa. With a 16-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 Ipota (IPA) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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