YOW
Ottawa
Canada
6,642 km
4,127 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
6,642 km
4,127 mi / 3,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Toronto
Heading
103°
east southeast

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YOW ZIG
Airport Name Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code YOW ZIG
ICAO Code CYOW GOGG
City Ottawa Ziguinchor
Country Canada Senegal
Timezone America/Toronto Africa/Dakar
Elevation 374 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 45.320000, -75.670000 12.560000, -16.280000

Ottawa (YOW) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 6,642 kilometers (4,127 miles / 3,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Ottawa, it's 10:56 in Ziguinchor. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Ottawa (YOW) 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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