KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
12,318 km
7,654 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,318 km
7,654 mi / 6,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
315°
northwest

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KGJ YOW
Airport Name Karonga Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KGJ YOW
ICAO Code FWKA CYOW
City Karonga Ottawa
Country Malawi Canada
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Toronto
Elevation 1,765 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -9.950000, 33.890000 45.320000, -75.670000

Karonga (KGJ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,318 kilometers (7,654 miles / 6,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Malawi 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 20:33 in Karonga, it's 13:33 in Ottawa. With a 7-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 1,391 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Karonga Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Karonga (KGJ) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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