ALF
Alta
Norway
5,663 km
3,519 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,663 km
3,519 mi / 3,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
297°
west northwest

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ALF YOW
Airport Name Alta Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ALF YOW
ICAO Code ENAT CYOW
City Alta Ottawa
Country Norway Canada
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Toronto
Elevation 9 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 45.320000, -75.670000

Alta (ALF) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,663 kilometers (3,519 miles / 3,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Norway 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 01:12 in Alta, it's 19:12 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 Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Alta Airport (ALF) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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