EGN
Geneina
Sudan
9,568 km
5,945 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,568 km
5,945 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

EGN YOW
Airport Name Geneina Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code EGN YOW
ICAO Code HSGN CYOW
City Geneina Ottawa
Country Sudan Canada
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Toronto
Elevation 2,650 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 22.470000 45.320000, -75.670000

Geneina (EGN) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneina Airport (EGN) in Geneina, Sudan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,568 kilometers (5,945 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Sudan 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 02:07 in Geneina, it's 20:07 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,276 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Geneina Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Geneina (EGN) follows a heading of 75° (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 Geneina Airport (EGN) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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