The flight distance from Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) in Khwai River Lodge, Botswana to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,233 kilometers (7,601 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Botswana 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 06:50 in Khwai River Lodge, it's 23:50 in Ottawa. With a 7-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 2,626 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Khwai River Lodge Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Khwai River Lodge (KHW) follows a heading of 97° (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 Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.