TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
10,471 km
6,506 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,471 km
6,506 mi / 5,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
319°
northwest

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TES YOW
Airport Name Tessenei Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code TES YOW
ICAO Code HHTS CYOW
City Tessenei Ottawa
Country Eritrea Canada
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Toronto
Elevation 2,018 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 15.120000, 36.680000 45.320000, -75.670000

Tessenei (TES) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,471 kilometers (6,506 miles / 5,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Eritrea 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 01:37 in Tessenei, it's 17:37 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 1,644 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Tessenei Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Tessenei (TES) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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