KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
11,179 km
6,946 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,179 km
6,946 mi / 6,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KLY YOW
Airport Name Kinkungwa Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KLY YOW
ICAO Code FZOD CYOW
City Kalima Ottawa
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Toronto
Elevation 1,808 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 26.730000 45.320000, -75.670000

Kalima (KLY) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,179 kilometers (6,946 miles / 6,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 DR Congo 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 21:07 in Kalima, it's 15:07 in Ottawa. With a 6-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 1,434 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Kinkungwa Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Kalima (KLY) follows a heading of 83° (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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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