VCD
Victoria River Downs Airport
Australia
15,953 km
9,913 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
15,953 km
9,913 mi / 8,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

VCD YOW
Airport Name Victoria River Downs Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code VCD YOW
ICAO Code YVRD CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Toronto
Elevation 89 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -16.400000, 131.000000 45.320000, -75.670000

Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs Airport, Australia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 15,953 kilometers (9,913 miles / 8,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Australia 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 05:09 in Victoria River Downs Airport, it's 14:39 in Ottawa. With a 14.5-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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) follows a heading of 314° (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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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