BOA
Boma
DR Congo
10,371 km
6,444 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,371 km
6,444 mi / 5,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
315°
northwest

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BOA YOW
Airport Name Boma Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BOA YOW
ICAO Code FZAJ CYOW
City Boma Ottawa
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Toronto
Elevation 26 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 45.320000, -75.670000

Boma (BOA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,371 kilometers (6,444 miles / 5,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 DR Congo 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 10:48 in Boma, it's 04:48 in Ottawa. With a 6-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 Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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