MVZ
Masvingo
Zimbabwe
12,852 km
7,986 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,852 km
7,986 mi / 6,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVZ YOW
Airport Name Masvingo International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MVZ YOW
ICAO Code FVMV CYOW
City Masvingo Ottawa
Country Zimbabwe Canada
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Toronto
Elevation 3,595 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -20.060000, 30.860000 45.320000, -75.670000

Masvingo (MVZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masvingo International Airport (MVZ) in Masvingo, Zimbabwe to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,852 kilometers (7,986 miles / 6,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 21:25 in Masvingo, it's 14:25 in Ottawa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,221 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Masvingo International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Masvingo (MVZ) follows a heading of 93° (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 Masvingo International Airport (MVZ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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