THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
12,685 km
7,882 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,685 km
7,882 mi / 6,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
357°
north

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THL YOW
Airport Name Tachileik Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code THL YOW
ICAO Code VYTL CYOW
City Tachileik Ottawa
Country Myanmar Canada
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Toronto
Elevation 1,280 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 20.480000, 99.940000 45.320000, -75.670000

Tachileik (THL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,685 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Myanmar 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 14:21 in Tachileik, it's 02:51 in Ottawa. With a 11.5-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 Tachileik (THL) follows a heading of 5° (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 Tachileik Airport (THL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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