Distance From Wakunai Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, WKN - YOW Distance

The distance from Wakunai Airport (WKN) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 8355 miles or 13445 kilometers or 7255 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 Wakunai ( Papua New Guinea ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wakunai and Ottawa takes around 19 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wakunai Airport, Wakunai, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 19 hours 12 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 • WKN - YOW

Kilometers		13445 km
Statute Miles		8355 miles
Nautical Miles		7255 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 12 minutes

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

Location of Wakunai Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Wakunai, Papua New Guinea and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WKN - YOW

Time difference between Wakunai (Papua New Guinea) and Ottawa (Canada) is 16 Hours.
Ottawa time is 16 Hours behind Wakunai.

Location	Local Time
Wakunai (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-14, 11:35:45 +11
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-13, 19:35:45 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

Wakunai Airport (WKN / AYWQ) Wakunai, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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