AIT
Aitutaki
CK
11,038 km
6,858 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,038 km
6,858 mi / 5,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AIT YOW
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AIT YOW
ICAO Code NCAI CYOW
City Aitutaki Ottawa
Country CK Canada
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga America/Toronto
Elevation 14 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 45.320000, -75.670000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,038 kilometers (6,858 miles / 5,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 CK 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 15:36 in Aitutaki, it's 20:36 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 Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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