RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
5,910 km
3,672 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,910 km
3,672 mi / 3,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RAI YOW
Airport Name Praia International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RAI YOW
ICAO Code GVNP CYOW
City Praia Ottawa
Country Cape Verde Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/Toronto
Elevation 230 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 14.920000, -23.490000 45.320000, -75.670000

Praia (RAI) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,910 kilometers (3,672 miles / 3,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Cape Verde 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 05:38 in Praia, it's 01:38 in Ottawa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Praia (RAI) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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