AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,477 km
6,510 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,477 km
6,510 mi / 5,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
39°
northeast

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AWK YOW
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AWK YOW
ICAO Code PWAK CYOW
City Wake Island Ottawa
Country UM Canada
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 45.320000, -75.670000

Wake Island (AWK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,477 kilometers (6,510 miles / 5,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 UM with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Wake Island, it's 06:49 in Ottawa. With a 17-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 Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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