DBT
Debre Tabor
Ethiopia
10,830 km
6,729 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,830 km
6,729 mi / 5,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DBT YOW
Airport Name Debre Tabor Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code DBT YOW
ICAO Code HADT CYOW
City Debre Tabor Ottawa
Country Ethiopia Canada
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Toronto
Elevation 8,490 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 38.000000 45.320000, -75.670000

Debre Tabor (DBT) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) in Debre Tabor, Ethiopia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,830 kilometers (6,729 miles / 5,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Ethiopia 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 12:57 in Debre Tabor, it's 04:57 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 8,116 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Debre Tabor Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Debre Tabor (DBT) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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