MJA
Manja
Madagascar
14,004 km
8,702 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,004 km
8,702 mi / 7,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
311°
northwest

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MJA YOW
Airport Name Manja Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MJA YOW
ICAO Code FMSJ CYOW
City Manja Ottawa
Country Madagascar Canada
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Toronto
Elevation 787 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -21.430000, 44.320000 45.320000, -75.670000

Manja (MJA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,004 kilometers (8,702 miles / 7,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Madagascar 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 20:11 in Manja, it's 12:11 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.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Manja (MJA) follows a heading of 85° (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 Manja Airport (MJA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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