Airport Comparison
Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,631 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.
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 Afghanistan 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 20:07 in Kandahar Airport, it's 10:37 in Ottawa. With a 9.5-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 2,963 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.