UNG
Kiunga
Papua New Guinea
14,388 km
8,940 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,388 km
8,940 mi / 7,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
33°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

UNG YOW
Airport Name Kiunga Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code UNG YOW
ICAO Code AYKI CYOW
City Kiunga Ottawa
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Toronto
Elevation 88 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -6.130000, 141.280000 45.320000, -75.670000

Kiunga (UNG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiunga Airport (UNG) in Kiunga, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,388 kilometers (8,940 miles / 7,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 15:43 in Kiunga, it's 01:43 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.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Kiunga (UNG) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kiunga Airport (UNG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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