GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
7,619 km
4,734 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,619 km
4,734 mi / 4,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GAQ YOW
Airport Name Gao Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GAQ YOW
ICAO Code GAGO CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country Mali Canada
Timezone Africa/Bamako America/Toronto
Elevation 870 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,619 kilometers (4,734 miles / 4,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Mali 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 07:44 in Gao Airport, it's 02:44 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gao Airport (GAQ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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