MGX
Moabi
Gabon
9,940 km
6,176 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,940 km
6,176 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
315°
northwest

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MGX YOW
Airport Name Moabi Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MGX YOW
ICAO Code FOGI CYOW
City Moabi Ottawa
Country Gabon Canada
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Toronto
Elevation 787 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -2.430000, 11.000000 45.320000, -75.670000

Moabi (MGX) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moabi Airport (MGX) in Moabi, Gabon to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,940 kilometers (6,176 miles / 5,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Gabon 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 10:26 in Moabi, it's 04:26 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 Moabi (MGX) follows a heading of 94° (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 Moabi Airport (MGX) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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