ABD
Abadan
Iran
9,873 km
6,135 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,873 km
6,135 mi / 5,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
324°
northwest

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ABD YOW
Airport Name Abadan Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ABD YOW
ICAO Code OIAA CYOW
City Abadan Ottawa
Country Iran Canada
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Toronto
Elevation 10 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 30.370000, 48.230000 45.320000, -75.670000

Abadan (ABD) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abadan Airport (ABD) in Abadan, Iran to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,873 kilometers (6,135 miles / 5,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Iran 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 12:07 in Abadan, it's 03:37 in Ottawa. With a 8.5-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 Abadan (ABD) follows a heading of 46° (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 Abadan Airport (ABD) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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