TOB
Tobruk
Libya
8,226 km
5,112 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,226 km
5,112 mi / 4,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
314°
northwest

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TOB YOW
Airport Name Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code TOB YOW
ICAO Code HLGN CYOW
City Tobruk Ottawa
Country Libya Canada
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Toronto
Elevation 519 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 31.860000, 23.910000 45.320000, -75.670000

Tobruk (TOB) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,226 kilometers (5,112 miles / 4,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya 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 20:11 in Tobruk, it's 13:11 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.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Tobruk (TOB) follows a heading of 61° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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