ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
11,589 km
7,201 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,589 km
7,201 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
323°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ERA YOW
Airport Name Erigavo Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ERA YOW
ICAO Code HCMU CYOW
City Erigavo Ottawa
Country Somalia Canada
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Toronto
Elevation 5,720 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 10.640000, 47.390000 45.320000, -75.670000

Erigavo (ERA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,589 kilometers (7,201 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Somalia 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 02:50 in Erigavo, it's 19:50 in Ottawa. With a 7-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 5,346 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Erigavo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Erigavo (ERA) follows a heading of 58° (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 Erigavo Airport (ERA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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