KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
12,575 km
7,814 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,575 km
7,814 mi / 6,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
47°
northeast

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KAY YOW
Airport Name Wakaya Island Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KAY YOW
ICAO Code NFNW CYOW
City Wakaya Island Ottawa
Country Fiji Canada
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Toronto
Elevation 130 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -17.620000, 179.020000 45.320000, -75.670000

Wakaya Island (KAY) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,575 kilometers (7,814 miles / 6,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Wakaya Island, it's 21:53 in Ottawa. With a 17-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 Wakaya Island (KAY) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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