TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
14,227 km
8,840 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,227 km
8,840 mi / 7,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
37°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

TPI YOW
Airport Name Tapini Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code TPI YOW
ICAO Code AYTI CYOW
City Tapini Ottawa
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Toronto
Elevation 3,100 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 146.990000 45.320000, -75.670000

Tapini (TPI) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,227 kilometers (8,840 miles / 7,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Papua New Guinea 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 02:58 in Tapini, it's 12:58 in Ottawa. With a 14-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 2,726 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Tapini Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Tapini (TPI) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Tapini Airport (TPI) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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