XMI
Masasi
Tanzania
12,757 km
7,927 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,757 km
7,927 mi / 6,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
315°
northwest

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XMI YOW
Airport Name Masasi Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code XMI YOW
ICAO Code HTMI CYOW
City Masasi Ottawa
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Toronto
Elevation 1,700 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -10.730000, 38.770000 45.320000, -75.670000

Masasi (XMI) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masasi Airport (XMI) in Masasi, Tanzania to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,757 kilometers (7,927 miles / 6,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Masasi, it's 03:50 in Ottawa. With a 8-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 1,326 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Masasi Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Masasi (XMI) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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