Distance From Kolwezi Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, KWZ - YOW Distance

The distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 7287 miles or 11727 kilometers or 6328 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 Kolwezi ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kolwezi and Ottawa takes around 16 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kolwezi Airport, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 16 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 • KWZ - YOW

Kilometers		11727 km
Statute Miles		7287 miles
Nautical Miles		6328 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 45 minutes

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

Location of Kolwezi Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWZ - YOW

Time difference between Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Ottawa (Canada) is 6 Hours.
Ottawa time is 6 Hours behind Kolwezi.

Location	Local Time
Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-20, 03:52:38 CAT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-03-19, 21:52:38 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

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ / FZQM) Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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