AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
9,788 km
6,082 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,788 km
6,082 mi / 5,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AXR YOW
Airport Name Arutua Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AXR YOW
ICAO Code NTGU CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 9 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, -146.620000 45.320000, -75.670000

Arutua Airport (AXR) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,788 kilometers (6,082 miles / 5,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 19:47 in Arutua Airport, it's 00:47 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 Arutua Airport (AXR) 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 Arutua Airport (AXR) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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