BEN
Benghazi
Libya
7,958 km
4,945 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,958 km
4,945 mi / 4,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
313°
northwest

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BEN YOW
Airport Name Benina International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BEN YOW
ICAO Code HLLB CYOW
City Benghazi Ottawa
Country Libya Canada
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Toronto
Elevation 433 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 45.320000, -75.670000

Benghazi (BEN) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,958 kilometers (4,945 miles / 4,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Benghazi, it's 22:28 in Ottawa. With a 7-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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Benina International Airport (BEN) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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