Airport Comparison
| TCA | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tennant Creek Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | TCA | YOW |
| ICAO Code | YTNK | CYOW |
| City | Tennant Creek | Ottawa |
| Country | Australia | Canada |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 1,236 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.630000, 134.180000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Tennant Creek (TCA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 16,059 kilometers (9,978 miles / 8,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.
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 Australia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Tennant Creek, it's 17:15 in Ottawa. With a 14.5-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 Tennant Creek (TCA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.