The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 9,690 kilometers (6,021 miles / 5,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Canada with Sudan. 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 19:53 in Ottawa, it's 02:53 in Zalingei. With a 7-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 2,579 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) 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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.