Distance From Paoua Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The distance from Paoua Airport () to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 5964 miles or 9599 kilometers or 5180 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 Paoua ( Central African Republic ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paoua and Ottawa takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paoua Airport, Paoua, Central African Republic to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 13 hours 42 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		9599 km
Statute Miles		5964 miles
Nautical Miles		5180 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Paoua, Central African Republic and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - YOW

Time difference between Paoua (Central African Republic) and Ottawa (Canada) is 5 Hours.
Ottawa time is 5 Hours behind Paoua.

Location	Local Time
Paoua (Central African Republic)	2026-04-29, 21:43:09 WAT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-04-29, 16:43:09 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

Paoua Airport ( / FEFP) Paoua, Central African Republic

Destination

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