SXG
Senanga
Zambia
11,963 km
7,434 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,963 km
7,434 mi / 6,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
313°
northwest

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SXG YOW
Airport Name Senanga Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SXG YOW
ICAO Code FLSN CYOW
City Senanga Ottawa
Country Zambia Canada
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Toronto
Elevation 3,370 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -16.100000, 23.270000 45.320000, -75.670000

Senanga (SXG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,963 kilometers (7,434 miles / 6,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Zambia 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 09:41 in Senanga, it's 02:41 in Ottawa. With a 7-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 2,996 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Senanga Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Senanga (SXG) follows a heading of 95° (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 Senanga Airport (SXG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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