OKD
Sapporo
Japan
9,520 km
5,916 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,520 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
25°
north northeast

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OKD YOW
Airport Name Okadama Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code OKD YOW
ICAO Code RJCO CYOW
City Sapporo Ottawa
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Toronto
Elevation 25 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 43.120000, 141.380000 45.320000, -75.670000

Sapporo (OKD) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Okadama Airport (OKD) in Sapporo, Japan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,520 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 08:33 in Sapporo, it's 18:33 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 Sapporo (OKD) follows a heading of 334° (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 Okadama Airport (OKD) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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