MEG
Malanje
Angola
10,913 km
6,781 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,913 km
6,781 mi / 5,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEG YOW
Airport Name Malanje Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MEG YOW
ICAO Code FNMA CYOW
City Malanje Ottawa
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Toronto
Elevation 3,868 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -9.530000, 16.310000 45.320000, -75.670000

Malanje (MEG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malanje Airport (MEG) in Malanje, Angola to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,913 kilometers (6,781 miles / 5,893 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 Angola 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 18:54 in Malanje, it's 12:54 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 3,494 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Malanje Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Malanje (MEG) follows a heading of 95° (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 Malanje Airport (MEG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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