SGX
Songea
Tanzania
12,506 km
7,771 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,506 km
7,771 mi / 6,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SGX YOW
Airport Name Songea Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SGX YOW
ICAO Code HTSO CYOW
City Songea Ottawa
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Toronto
Elevation 3,445 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -10.680000, 35.580000 45.320000, -75.670000

Songea (SGX) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,506 kilometers (7,771 miles / 6,753 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 Tanzania 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 20:31 in Songea, it's 12:31 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 3,071 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Songea Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Songea (SGX) follows a heading of 82° (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 Songea Airport (SGX) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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