JGN
Jiayuguan
China
10,525 km
6,540 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,525 km
6,540 mi / 5,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
356°
north

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JGN YOW
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code JGN YOW
ICAO Code ZLJQ CYOW
City Jiayuguan Ottawa
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 0 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 45.320000, -75.670000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,525 kilometers (6,540 miles / 5,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 China with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Jiayuguan, it's 12:11 in Ottawa. With a 13-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 Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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