MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
8,658 km
5,380 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,658 km
5,380 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
45°
northeast

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MDY YOW
Airport Name Henderson Field Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MDY YOW
ICAO Code PMDY CYOW
City Midway Atoll Ottawa
Country UM Canada
Timezone Pacific/Midway America/Toronto
Elevation 12 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 45.320000, -75.670000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,658 kilometers (5,380 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:11 in Midway Atoll, it's 13:11 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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 298° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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