KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
10,614 km
6,595 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,614 km
6,595 mi / 5,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KMX YOW
Airport Name King Khaled Air Base Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KMX YOW
ICAO Code OEKM CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 6,778 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 18.300000, 42.800000 45.320000, -75.670000

King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,614 kilometers (6,595 miles / 5,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 22:59 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 14:59 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,404 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 57° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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