OHA
RNZAF Base Ohakea
New Zealand
14,377 km
8,934 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,377 km
8,934 mi / 7,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

OHA YOW
Airport Name RNZAF Base Ohakea Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code OHA YOW
ICAO Code NZOH CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 164 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -40.210000, 175.390000 45.320000, -75.670000

RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) in RNZAF Base Ohakea, New Zealand to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,377 kilometers (8,934 miles / 7,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Zealand 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 05:49 in RNZAF Base Ohakea, it's 11:49 in Ottawa. With a 18-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 RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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