NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
13,688 km
8,506 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
13,688 km
8,506 mi / 7,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NOS YOW
Airport Name Fascene Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code NOS YOW
ICAO Code FMNN CYOW
City Nosy Be Ottawa
Country Madagascar Canada
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Toronto
Elevation 36 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -13.310000, 48.310000 45.320000, -75.670000

Nosy Be (NOS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,688 kilometers (8,506 miles / 7,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Madagascar 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 23:03 in Nosy Be, it's 15:03 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 Nosy Be (NOS) follows a heading of 74° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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