Airport Comparison
| PHC | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Harcourt International Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | PHC | YOW |
| ICAO Code | DNPO | CYOW |
| City | Port Harcourt | Ottawa |
| Country | Nigeria | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 87 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.020000, 6.950000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Port Harcourt (PHC) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,034 kilometers (5,614 miles / 4,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.
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 Nigeria 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 12:46 in Port Harcourt, it's 06:46 in Ottawa. With a 6-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 Port Harcourt (PHC) follows a heading of 92° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.