MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
11,316 km
7,031 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,316 km
7,031 mi / 6,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MBQ YOW
Airport Name Mbarara Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MBQ YOW
ICAO Code HUMA CYOW
City Mbarara Ottawa
Country Uganda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Toronto
Elevation 4,600 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -0.560000, 30.600000 45.320000, -75.670000

Mbarara (MBQ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,316 kilometers (7,031 miles / 6,110 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 Uganda 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 09:36 in Mbarara, it's 01:36 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 4,226 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Mbarara Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Mbarara (MBQ) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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