IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
9,845 km
6,118 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,845 km
6,118 mi / 5,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
316°
northwest

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IRO YOW
Airport Name Birao Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code IRO YOW
ICAO Code FEFI CYOW
City Birao Ottawa
Country Central African Republic Canada
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Toronto
Elevation 1,696 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 10.240000, 22.720000 45.320000, -75.670000

Birao (IRO) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,845 kilometers (6,118 miles / 5,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Central African Republic 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 13:59 in Birao, it's 07:59 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,322 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Birao Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Birao (IRO) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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