Airport Comparison
| NOU | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | La Tontouta International Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | NOU | YOW |
| ICAO Code | NWWW | CYOW |
| City | Noumea | Ottawa |
| Country | New Caledonia | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 52 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.010000, 166.210000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Noumea (NOU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,901 kilometers (8,637 miles / 7,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.
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 New Caledonia 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 06:26 in Noumea, it's 14:26 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 Noumea (NOU) follows a heading of 273° (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 La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.