GMO
Gombe
Nigeria
8,929 km
5,548 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,929 km
5,548 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GMO YOW
Airport Name Gombe Lawanti International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GMO YOW
ICAO Code DNGO CYOW
City Gombe Ottawa
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Toronto
Elevation 1,590 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 10.300000, 10.900000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gombe (GMO) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) in Gombe, Nigeria to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,929 kilometers (5,548 miles / 4,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Nigeria 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 01:54 in Gombe, it's 19:54 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 1,216 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Gombe Lawanti International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Gombe (GMO) follows a heading of 85° (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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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