KGF
Karaganda
Kazakhstan
9,036 km
5,614 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,036 km
5,614 mi / 4,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
339°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGF YOW
Airport Name Sary-Arka International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KGF YOW
ICAO Code UAKK CYOW
City Karaganda Ottawa
Country Kazakhstan Canada
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Toronto
Elevation 1,766 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 49.670000, 73.330000 45.320000, -75.670000

Karaganda (KGF) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) in Karaganda, Kazakhstan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,036 kilometers (5,614 miles / 4,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 02:12 in Karaganda, it's 17:12 in Ottawa. With a 9-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 1,392 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Sary-Arka International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Karaganda (KGF) 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 Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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