FRK
Fregate Island
Seychelles
13,509 km
8,394 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
13,509 km
8,394 mi / 7,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
322°
northwest

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FRK YOW
Airport Name Fregate Island Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code FRK YOW
ICAO Code FSSF CYOW
City Fregate Island Ottawa
Country Seychelles Canada
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Toronto
Elevation 610 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -4.580000, 55.950000 45.320000, -75.670000

Fregate Island (FRK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,509 kilometers (8,394 miles / 7,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 10:02 in Fregate Island, it's 01:02 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 Fregate Island (FRK) follows a heading of 61° (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 Fregate Island Airport (FRK) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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