GLZ
Breda
Netherlands
5,679 km
3,528 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,679 km
3,528 mi / 3,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
297°
west northwest

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GLZ YOW
Airport Name Gilze Rijen Air Base Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GLZ YOW
ICAO Code EHGR CYOW
City Breda Ottawa
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Toronto
Elevation 49 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 51.570000, 4.930000 45.320000, -75.670000

Breda (GLZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) in Breda, Netherlands to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,679 kilometers (3,528 miles / 3,066 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 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 10:30 in Breda, it's 04:30 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 Breda (GLZ) 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 Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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