XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
7,585 km
4,713 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,585 km
4,713 mi / 4,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

XNU YOW
Airport Name Nouna Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code XNU YOW
ICAO Code DFON CYOW
City Nouna Ottawa
Country Burkina Faso Canada
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Toronto
Elevation 886 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 12.750000, -3.870000 45.320000, -75.670000

Nouna (XNU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,585 kilometers (4,713 miles / 4,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Burkina Faso 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 03:03 in Nouna, it's 22:03 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Nouna (XNU) follows a heading of 94° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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