MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
8,976 km
5,578 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,976 km
5,578 mi / 4,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
315°
northwest

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MIU YOW
Airport Name Maiduguri International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MIU YOW
ICAO Code DNMA CYOW
City Maiduguri Ottawa
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Toronto
Elevation 1,099 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 11.860000, 13.080000 45.320000, -75.670000

Maiduguri (MIU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,976 kilometers (5,578 miles / 4,847 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 09:37 in Maiduguri, it's 03:37 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 Maiduguri (MIU) follows a heading of 82° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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