RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
11,635 km
7,230 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,635 km
7,230 mi / 6,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
318°
northwest

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RBT YOW
Airport Name Segel Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RBT YOW
ICAO Code HKMB CYOW
City Marsabit Ottawa
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 4,395 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 2.350000, 37.980000 45.320000, -75.670000

Marsabit (RBT) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,635 kilometers (7,230 miles / 6,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Kenya 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 20:29 in Marsabit, it's 12:29 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 4,021 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Segel Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Marsabit (RBT) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Segel Airport (RBT) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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