Distance From Akjoujt Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, AJJ - YOW Distance

The distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 3876 miles or 6237 kilometers or 3366 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 Akjoujt ( Mauritania ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akjoujt and Ottawa takes around 8 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Akjoujt Airport, Akjoujt, Mauritania to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 8 hours 54 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 • AJJ - YOW

Kilometers		6237 km
Statute Miles		3876 miles
Nautical Miles		3366 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 54 minutes

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • AJJ - YOW

Time difference between Akjoujt (Mauritania) and Ottawa (Canada) is 4 Hours.
Ottawa time is 4 Hours behind Akjoujt.

Location	Local Time
Akjoujt (Mauritania)	2026-03-19, 03:39:22 GMT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-03-18, 23:39:22 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

Akjoujt Airport (AJJ / GQNJ) Akjoujt, Mauritania

Destination

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