ESL
Elista
Russia
8,252 km
5,128 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,252 km
5,128 mi / 4,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
321°
northwest

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ESL YOW
Airport Name Elista Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ESL YOW
ICAO Code URWI CYOW
City Elista Ottawa
Country Russia Canada
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/Toronto
Elevation 501 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 46.370000, 44.330000 45.320000, -75.670000

Elista (ESL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elista Airport (ESL) in Elista, Russia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,252 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Russia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:06 in Elista, it's 00:06 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.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Elista (ESL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Elista Airport (ESL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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