FAE
Vagar
FO
4,609 km
2,864 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
4,609 km
2,864 mi / 2,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Faroe
Heading
279°
west

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FAE YOW
Airport Name Vagar Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code FAE YOW
ICAO Code EKVG CYOW
City Vagar Ottawa
Country FO Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Faroe America/Toronto
Elevation 280 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 62.060000, -7.280000 45.320000, -75.670000

Vagar (FAE) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 4,609 kilometers (2,864 miles / 2,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 FO with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:57 in Vagar, it's 16:57 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 Vagar (FAE) follows a heading of 41° (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 Vagar Airport (FAE) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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