SYO
Shonai
Japan
10,012 km
6,221 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,012 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
24°
north northeast

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SYO YOW
Airport Name Shonai Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SYO YOW
ICAO Code RJSY CYOW
City Shonai Ottawa
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Toronto
Elevation 86 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, 139.790000 45.320000, -75.670000

Shonai (SYO) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,012 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Japan 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 23:06 in Shonai, it's 09:06 in Ottawa. With a 14-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 Shonai (SYO) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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