DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
13,447 km
8,356 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
13,447 km
8,356 mi / 7,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
321°
northwest

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DES YOW
Airport Name Desroches Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code DES YOW
ICAO Code FSDR CYOW
City Desroches Island Ottawa
Country Seychelles Canada
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Toronto
Elevation 10 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 45.320000, -75.670000

Desroches Island (DES) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,447 kilometers (8,356 miles / 7,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Seychelles 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 01:50 in Desroches Island, it's 16:50 in Ottawa. With a 9-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 Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 64° (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 Desroches Airport (DES) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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