XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
7,824 km
4,861 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,824 km
4,861 mi / 4,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

XGA YOW
Airport Name Gaoua Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code XGA YOW
ICAO Code DFOG CYOW
City Gaoua Ottawa
Country Burkina Faso Canada
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Toronto
Elevation 912 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 10.300000, -3.250000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gaoua (XGA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,824 kilometers (4,861 miles / 4,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 13:27 in Gaoua, it's 08:27 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Gaoua (XGA) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gaoua Airport (XGA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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