KHT
Khost
Afghanistan
10,608 km
6,592 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,608 km
6,592 mi / 5,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
336°
north northwest

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KHT YOW
Airport Name Khost Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KHT YOW
ICAO Code OAKS CYOW
City Khost Ottawa
Country Afghanistan Canada
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Toronto
Elevation 3,756 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 33.330000, 69.950000 45.320000, -75.670000

Khost (KHT) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, Afghanistan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,608 kilometers (6,592 miles / 5,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 21:09 in Khost, it's 11:39 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 3,382 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Khost Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Khost (KHT) follows a heading of 28° (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 Khost Airport (KHT) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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