TCP
Taba
Egypt
9,129 km
5,672 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,129 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
318°
northwest

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TCP YOW
Airport Name Taba International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code TCP YOW
ICAO Code HETB CYOW
City Taba Ottawa
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Toronto
Elevation 2,415 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 29.590000, 34.780000 45.320000, -75.670000

Taba (TCP) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,129 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Egypt 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 01:13 in Taba, it's 18:13 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 2,041 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Taba International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Taba (TCP) follows a heading of 55° (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 Taba International Airport (TCP) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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