BTA
Bertoua
Cameroon
9,601 km
5,966 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,601 km
5,966 mi / 5,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
315°
northwest

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BTA YOW
Airport Name Bertoua Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BTA YOW
ICAO Code FKKO CYOW
City Bertoua Ottawa
Country Cameroon Canada
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Toronto
Elevation 2,133 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 4.550000, 13.730000 45.320000, -75.670000

Bertoua (BTA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bertoua Airport (BTA) in Bertoua, Cameroon to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,601 kilometers (5,966 miles / 5,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Cameroon 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 03:43 in Bertoua, it's 21:43 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,759 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Bertoua Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Bertoua (BTA) follows a heading of 87° (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 Bertoua Airport (BTA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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