ALC
Alicante
Spain
6,047 km
3,758 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,047 km
3,758 mi / 3,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALC YOW
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ALC YOW
ICAO Code LEAL CYOW
City Alicante Ottawa
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Toronto
Elevation 142 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 45.320000, -75.670000

Alicante (ALC) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,047 kilometers (3,758 miles / 3,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Spain 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 06:03 in Alicante, it's 00:03 in Ottawa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Alicante International Airport (ALC) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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