KTA
Karratha
Australia
17,051 km
10,595 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
17,051 km
10,595 mi / 9,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
20°
north northeast

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KTA YOW
Airport Name Karratha Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KTA YOW
ICAO Code YPKA CYOW
City Karratha Ottawa
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Toronto
Elevation 29 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -20.710000, 116.770000 45.320000, -75.670000

Karratha (KTA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 17,051 kilometers (10,595 miles / 9,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Australia 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 09:46 in Karratha, it's 20:46 in Ottawa. With a 13-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 Karratha (KTA) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Karratha Airport (KTA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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