Distance From Gako Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The distance from Gako Airport () to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 7095 miles or 11418 kilometers or 6161 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 Gako ( Rwanda ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gako and Ottawa takes around 16 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gako Airport, Gako, Rwanda to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 16 hours 18 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		11418 km
Statute Miles		7095 miles
Nautical Miles		6161 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 18 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gako, Rwanda and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - YOW

Time difference between Gako (Rwanda) and Ottawa (Canada) is 7 Hours.
Ottawa time is 7 Hours behind Gako.

Location	Local Time
Gako (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 03:58:17 CAT
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-15, 20:58:17 EST

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

Gako Airport ( / ) Gako, Rwanda

Destination

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