AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,631 km
3,499 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,631 km
3,499 mi / 3,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS YOW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AMS YOW
ICAO Code EHAM CYOW
City Amsterdam Ottawa
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Toronto
Elevation -11 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 45.320000, -75.670000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,631 kilometers (3,499 miles / 3,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Netherlands 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 10:57 in Amsterdam, it's 04:57 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 51° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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