COO
Cotonou
Benin
8,572 km
5,326 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,572 km
5,326 mi / 4,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
315°
northwest

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COO YOW
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code COO YOW
ICAO Code DBBB CYOW
City Cotonou Ottawa
Country Benin Canada
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Toronto
Elevation 19 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 45.320000, -75.670000

Cotonou (COO) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,572 kilometers (5,326 miles / 4,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Benin 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 22:23 in Cotonou, it's 16:23 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 Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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