Airport Comparison
| MAJ | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Amata Kabua International Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | MAJ | YOW |
| ICAO Code | PKMJ | CYOW |
| City | Majuro Atoll | Ottawa |
| Country | Marshall Islands | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Majuro | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 7 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.060000, 171.270000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Majuro Atoll (MAJ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) in Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,199 kilometers (6,959 miles / 6,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.
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 Marshall Islands with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Majuro Atoll, it's 12:29 in Ottawa. With a 17-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 Majuro Atoll (MAJ) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.