IQM
Qiemo
China
10,545 km
6,552 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,545 km
6,552 mi / 5,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
347°
north northwest

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IQM YOW
Airport Name Qiemo Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code IQM YOW
ICAO Code ZWCM CYOW
City Qiemo Ottawa
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 4,108 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 85.530000 45.320000, -75.670000

Qiemo (IQM) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,545 kilometers (6,552 miles / 5,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 China 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 19:41 in Qiemo, it's 06:41 in Ottawa. With a 13-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 3,734 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Qiemo Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Qiemo (IQM) follows a heading of 15° (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 Qiemo Airport (IQM) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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