CIP
Chipata
Zambia
12,497 km
7,765 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,497 km
7,765 mi / 6,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
314°
northwest

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CIP YOW
Airport Name Chipata Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CIP YOW
ICAO Code FLCP CYOW
City Chipata Ottawa
Country Zambia Canada
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Toronto
Elevation 3,360 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -13.560000, 32.590000 45.320000, -75.670000

Chipata (CIP) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,497 kilometers (7,765 miles / 6,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Zambia 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 06:02 in Chipata, it's 23:02 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,986 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Chipata Airport.

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

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