MLA
Luqa
Malta
7,281 km
4,524 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,281 km
4,524 mi / 3,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Malta
Heading
309°
northwest

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MLA YOW
Airport Name Luqa Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MLA YOW
ICAO Code LMML CYOW
City Luqa Ottawa
Country Malta Canada
Timezone Europe/Malta America/Toronto
Elevation 300 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 45.320000, -75.670000

Luqa (MLA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,281 kilometers (4,524 miles / 3,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Malta with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:13 in Luqa, it's 06:13 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 Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 63° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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