Airport Comparison
| AYQ | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ayers Rock Connellan Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | AYQ | YOW |
| ICAO Code | YAYE | CYOW |
| City | Ayers Rock | Ottawa |
| Country | Australia | Canada |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 1,626 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -25.190000, 130.980000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 16,747 kilometers (10,406 miles / 9,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.
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 Australia 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 19:01 in Ayers Rock, it's 04:31 in Ottawa. With a 14.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,252 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 304° (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 Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.