KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
11,422 km
7,097 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,422 km
7,097 mi / 6,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KOO YOW
Airport Name Kongolo Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KOO YOW
ICAO Code FZRQ CYOW
City Kongolo Ottawa
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Toronto
Elevation 1,850 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -5.390000, 26.990000 45.320000, -75.670000

Kongolo (KOO) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,422 kilometers (7,097 miles / 6,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 12:17 in Kongolo, it's 06:17 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 1,476 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Kongolo Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Kongolo (KOO) follows a heading of 85° (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 Kongolo Airport (KOO) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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