GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
5,701 km
3,542 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,701 km
3,542 mi / 3,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
297°
west northwest

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GRQ YOW
Airport Name Eelde Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GRQ YOW
ICAO Code EHGG CYOW
City Groningen Ottawa
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Toronto
Elevation 17 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 45.320000, -75.670000

Groningen (GRQ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,701 kilometers (3,542 miles / 3,078 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 10:25 in Groningen, it's 04:25 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 Groningen (GRQ) 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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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