Airport Comparison
| KIY | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kilwa Masoko Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | KIY | YOW |
| ICAO Code | HTKI | CYOW |
| City | Kilwa Masoko | Ottawa |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.930000, 39.520000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Kilwa Masoko (KIY) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,671 kilometers (7,874 miles / 6,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.
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 Tanzania 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 08:52 in Kilwa Masoko, it's 00:52 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 Kilwa Masoko (KIY) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.