The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,018 kilometers (8,710 miles / 7,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 08:14 in Kabwum, it's 17:14 in Ottawa. With a 15-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 4,076 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Kabwum.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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