MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
8,953 km
5,563 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,953 km
5,563 mi / 4,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
315°
northwest

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MDI YOW
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MDI YOW
ICAO Code DNMK CYOW
City Makurdi Ottawa
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Toronto
Elevation 371 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 45.320000, -75.670000

Makurdi (MDI) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,953 kilometers (5,563 miles / 4,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria 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 07:19 in Makurdi, it's 01:19 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.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 89° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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