TCG
Tacheng
China
9,582 km
5,954 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,582 km
5,954 mi / 5,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
345°
north northwest

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TCG YOW
Airport Name Tacheng Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code TCG YOW
ICAO Code ZWTC CYOW
City Tacheng Ottawa
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 0 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 46.670000, 83.340000 45.320000, -75.670000

Tacheng (TCG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,582 kilometers (5,954 miles / 5,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 20:31 in Tacheng, it's 07:31 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 Tacheng (TCG) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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