GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
4,928 km
3,062 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
4,928 km
3,062 mi / 2,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
288°
west northwest

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GLA YOW
Airport Name Glasgow International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GLA YOW
ICAO Code EGPF CYOW
City Glasgow Ottawa
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Toronto
Elevation 26 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 55.870000, -4.430000 45.320000, -75.670000

Glasgow (GLA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 4,928 kilometers (3,062 miles / 2,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 United Kingdom 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 08:35 in Glasgow, it's 03:35 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 Glasgow (GLA) follows a heading of 50° (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 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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