MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
14,948 km
9,288 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,948 km
9,288 mi / 8,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
64°
east northeast

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MON YOW
Airport Name Mount Cook Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MON YOW
ICAO Code NZMC CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 2,153 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -43.770000, 170.130000 45.320000, -75.670000

Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,948 kilometers (9,288 miles / 8,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:47 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 02:47 in Ottawa. With a 16-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 1,779 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Mount Cook Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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