KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
13,447 km
8,356 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
13,447 km
8,356 mi / 7,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
40°
northeast

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KIE YOW
Airport Name Aropa Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KIE YOW
ICAO Code AYIQ CYOW
City Kieta Ottawa
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville America/Toronto
Elevation 10 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 45.320000, -75.670000

Kieta (KIE) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,447 kilometers (8,356 miles / 7,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 06:18 in Kieta, it's 14:18 in Ottawa. With a 16-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 Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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