Distance From Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, ZNZ - YOW Distance

The distance from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 7724 miles or 12431 kilometers or 6708 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zanzibar ( Tanzania ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zanzibar and Ottawa takes around 17 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 17 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ZNZ - YOW

Kilometers		12431 km
Statute Miles		7724 miles
Nautical Miles		6708 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 45 minutes

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - ZNZ to YOW Flight Path

Location of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Zanzibar, Tanzania and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZNZ - YOW

Time difference between Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Ottawa (Canada) is 7 Hours.
Ottawa time is 7 Hours behind Zanzibar.

Location	Local Time
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2026-09-19, 05:04:41 EAT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-09-18, 22:04:41 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ / HTZA) Zanzibar, Tanzania

Destination

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada