RAS
Rasht
Iran
9,318 km
5,790 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,318 km
5,790 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
325°
northwest

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RAS YOW
Airport Name Sardar-e-Jangal Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RAS YOW
ICAO Code OIGG CYOW
City Rasht Ottawa
Country Iran Canada
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Toronto
Elevation -40 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 37.320000, 49.620000 45.320000, -75.670000

Rasht (RAS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,318 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Iran with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Rasht, it's 14:52 in Ottawa. With a 8.5-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 Rasht (RAS) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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