Distance From Erigavo Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, ERA - YOW Distance

The distance from Erigavo Airport (ERA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 7201 miles or 11589 kilometers or 6253 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 Erigavo ( Somalia ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Erigavo and Ottawa takes around 16 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Erigavo Airport, Erigavo, Somalia to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 16 hours 33 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 • ERA - YOW

Kilometers		11589 km
Statute Miles		7201 miles
Nautical Miles		6253 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 33 minutes

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

Location of Erigavo Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Erigavo to Ottawa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Erigavo, Somalia and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ERA - YOW

Time difference between Erigavo (Somalia) and Ottawa (Canada) is 7 Hours.
Ottawa time is 7 Hours behind Erigavo.

Location	Local Time
Erigavo (Somalia)	2026-03-18, 16:26:35 EAT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-03-18, 09:26:35 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

Erigavo Airport (ERA / HCMU) Erigavo, Somalia

Destination

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