WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
13,291 km
8,259 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
13,291 km
8,259 mi / 7,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
46°
northeast

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WLH YOW
Airport Name Walaha Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code WLH YOW
ICAO Code NVSW CYOW
City Walaha Ottawa
Country Vanuatu Canada
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Toronto
Elevation 151 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -15.410000, 167.690000 45.320000, -75.670000

Walaha (WLH) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,291 kilometers (8,259 miles / 7,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Vanuatu 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 09:00 in Walaha, it's 17:00 in Ottawa. With a 16-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 Walaha (WLH) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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