Airport Comparison
| MZB | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mocimboa da Praia Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | MZB | YOW |
| ICAO Code | FQMP | CYOW |
| City | Mocimboa da Praia | Ottawa |
| Country | Mozambique | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 89 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -11.360000, 40.350000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,928 kilometers (8,033 miles / 6,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Mozambique 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 12:30 in Mocimboa da Praia, it's 05:30 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.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) follows a heading of 79° (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 Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.