LTC
Lai
Chad
9,419 km
5,853 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,419 km
5,853 mi / 5,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
315°
northwest

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LTC YOW
Airport Name Lai Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code LTC YOW
ICAO Code FTTH CYOW
City Lai Ottawa
Country Chad Canada
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Toronto
Elevation 1,171 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 9.400000, 16.300000 45.320000, -75.670000

Lai (LTC) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,419 kilometers (5,853 miles / 5,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Chad 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 00:56 in Lai, it's 18:56 in Ottawa. With a 6-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 Lai (LTC) follows a heading of 82° (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 Lai Airport (LTC) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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