KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
11,313 km
7,029 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,313 km
7,029 mi / 6,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Kwajalein
Heading
40°
northeast

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KWA YOW
Airport Name Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KWA YOW
ICAO Code PKWA CYOW
City Kwajalein Ottawa
Country Marshall Islands Canada
Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein America/Toronto
Elevation 16 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, 167.730000 45.320000, -75.670000

Kwajalein (KWA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,313 kilometers (7,029 miles / 6,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Marshall Islands 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 17:47 in Kwajalein, it's 00:47 in Ottawa. With a 17-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 Kwajalein (KWA) 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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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