Airport Comparison
| KGE | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kagau Island Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | KGE | YOW |
| ICAO Code | AGKG | CYOW |
| City | Kagau Island | Ottawa |
| Country | Solomon Islands | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 0 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -7.330000, 157.580000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Kagau Island (KGE) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kagau Island Airport (KGE) in Kagau Island, Solomon Islands to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,402 kilometers (8,328 miles / 7,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.
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 Solomon Islands 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 08:23 in Kagau Island, it's 16:23 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 Kagau Island (KGE) follows a heading of 293° (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 Kagau Island Airport (KGE) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.