AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
14,118 km
8,773 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,118 km
8,773 mi / 7,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
36°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AYU YOW
Airport Name Aiyura Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AYU YOW
ICAO Code AYAY CYOW
City Aiyura Valley Ottawa
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Toronto
Elevation 5,355 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -6.340000, 145.900000 45.320000, -75.670000

Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,118 kilometers (8,773 miles / 7,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 16:21 in Aiyura Valley, it's 02:21 in Ottawa. With a 14-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 4,981 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) 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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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