PMA
Chake
Tanzania
12,398 km
7,703 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,398 km
7,703 mi / 6,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
317°
northwest

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PMA YOW
Airport Name Pemba Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code PMA YOW
ICAO Code HTPE CYOW
City Chake Ottawa
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Toronto
Elevation 80 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -5.260000, 39.810000 45.320000, -75.670000

Chake (PMA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pemba Airport (PMA) in Chake, Tanzania to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,398 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Tanzania 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 04:46 in Chake, it's 20:46 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 Chake (PMA) follows a heading of 75° (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 Pemba Airport (PMA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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