TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
12,634 km
7,851 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,634 km
7,851 mi / 6,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

TBY YOW
Airport Name Tshabong Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code TBY YOW
ICAO Code FBTS CYOW
City Tshabong Ottawa
Country Botswana Canada
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Toronto
Elevation 3,179 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -26.030000, 22.400000 45.320000, -75.670000

Tshabong (TBY) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,634 kilometers (7,851 miles / 6,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Botswana 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 09:22 in Tshabong, it's 02:22 in Ottawa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,805 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Tshabong Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Tshabong (TBY) follows a heading of 104° (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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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