SIA
Xi'an
China
11,140 km
6,922 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,140 km
6,922 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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SIA YOW
Airport Name Xiguan Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SIA YOW
ICAO Code ZLSN CYOW
City Xi'an Ottawa
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 0 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 34.380000, 109.120000 45.320000, -75.670000

Xi'an (SIA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,140 kilometers (6,922 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 China 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 01:48 in Xi'an, it's 12:48 in Ottawa. With a 13-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 Xi'an (SIA) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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