CGN
Cologne
Germany
5,851 km
3,636 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,851 km
3,636 mi / 3,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CGN YOW
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CGN YOW
ICAO Code EDDK CYOW
City Cologne Ottawa
Country Germany Canada
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Toronto
Elevation 302 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 45.320000, -75.670000

Cologne (CGN) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,851 kilometers (3,636 miles / 3,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Germany 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 12:11 in Cologne, it's 06:11 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 Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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