Airport Comparison
| CMU | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chimbu Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMU | YOW |
| ICAO Code | AYCH | CYOW |
| City | Kundiawa | Ottawa |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 4,974 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.020000, 144.970000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Kundiawa (CMU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,149 kilometers (8,792 miles / 7,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.
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 11:00 in Kundiawa, it's 20:00 in Ottawa. With a 15-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 4,600 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 306° (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 Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.