AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
4,066 km
2,527 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
4,066 km
2,527 mi / 2,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
265°
west

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AEY YOW
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AEY YOW
ICAO Code BIAR CYOW
City Akureyri Ottawa
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Toronto
Elevation 6 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 45.320000, -75.670000

Akureyri (AEY) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 4,066 kilometers (2,527 miles / 2,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Akureyri, it's 00:56 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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