MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,408 km
8,331 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
13,408 km
8,331 mi / 7,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
309°
northwest

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MPM YOW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MPM YOW
ICAO Code FQMA CYOW
City Maputo Ottawa
Country Mozambique Canada
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Toronto
Elevation 145 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 45.320000, -75.670000

Maputo (MPM) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,408 kilometers (8,331 miles / 7,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Mozambique 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 09:13 in Maputo, it's 02:13 in Ottawa. With a 7-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 Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 97° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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