The flight distance from Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,919 kilometers (8,649 miles / 7,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 AQ with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Antartica, it's 03:13 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,087 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Antartica (UGL) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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