VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
14,065 km
8,739 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,065 km
8,739 mi / 7,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
32°
north northeast

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VAI YOW
Airport Name Vanimo Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code VAI YOW
ICAO Code AYVN CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Toronto
Elevation 10 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -2.700000, 141.300000 45.320000, -75.670000

Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,065 kilometers (8,739 miles / 7,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:48 in Vanimo Airport, it's 10:48 in Ottawa. With a 15-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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) follows a heading of 312° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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