WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
14,476 km
8,995 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,476 km
8,995 mi / 7,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
29°
north northeast

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WET YOW
Airport Name Wagethe Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code WET YOW
ICAO Code WABG CYOW
City Wagethe-Papua Island Ottawa
Country Indonesia Canada
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Toronto
Elevation 5,627 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -4.040000, 136.280000 45.320000, -75.670000

Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,476 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Indonesia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:41 in Wagethe-Papua Island, it's 05:41 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 5,253 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Wagethe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) follows a heading of 316° (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 Wagethe Airport (WET) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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