NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,299 km
6,400 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,299 km
6,400 mi / 5,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
24°
north northeast

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NRT YOW
Airport Name Narita International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code NRT YOW
ICAO Code RJAA CYOW
City Tokyo Ottawa
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Toronto
Elevation 141 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 45.320000, -75.670000

Tokyo (NRT) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,299 kilometers (6,400 miles / 5,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:56 in Tokyo, it's 00:56 in Ottawa. With a 14-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 Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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