IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
9,864 km
6,129 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,864 km
6,129 mi / 5,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

IKU YOW
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code IKU YOW
ICAO Code UCFL CYOW
City Tamchy Ottawa
Country Kyrgyzstan Canada
Timezone Asia/Bishkek America/Toronto
Elevation 5,426 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 45.320000, -75.670000

Tamchy (IKU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,864 kilometers (6,129 miles / 5,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:52 in Tamchy, it's 09:52 in Ottawa. With a 10-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 5,052 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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