AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
9,695 km
6,024 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,695 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AHE YOW
Airport Name Ahe Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AHE YOW
ICAO Code NTHE CYOW
City Ahe Atoll Ottawa
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 11 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -146.260000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ahe Atoll (AHE) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,695 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 French Polynesia 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 15:09 in Ahe Atoll, it's 20:09 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 Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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