Distance From Ajaokuta Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The distance from Ajaokuta Airport () to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 5471 miles or 8804 kilometers or 4751 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 Ajaokuta ( Nigeria ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ajaokuta and Ottawa takes around 12 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ajaokuta Airport, Ajaokuta, Nigeria to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 12 hours 34 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 • - YOW

Kilometers		8804 km
Statute Miles		5471 miles
Nautical Miles		4751 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 34 minutes

Ajaokuta Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - to YOW Flight Path

Location of Ajaokuta Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ajaokuta, Nigeria and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - YOW

Time difference between Ajaokuta (Nigeria) and Ottawa (Canada) is 5 Hours.
Ottawa time is 5 Hours behind Ajaokuta.

Location	Local Time
Ajaokuta (Nigeria)	2026-03-19, 13:50:31 WAT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-03-19, 08:50:31 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

Ajaokuta Airport ( / DN51) Ajaokuta, Nigeria

Destination

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