MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
13,155 km
8,174 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
13,155 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MTV YOW
Airport Name Mota Lava Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MTV YOW
ICAO Code NVSA CYOW
City Ablow Ottawa
Country Vanuatu Canada
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Toronto
Elevation 63 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -13.670000, 167.710000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ablow (MTV) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,155 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Vanuatu 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 14:32 in Ablow, it's 22:32 in Ottawa. With a 16-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 Ablow (MTV) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mota Lava Airport (MTV) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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