GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
5,879 km
3,653 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,879 km
3,653 mi / 3,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVX YOW
Airport Name Gavle Sandviken Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GVX YOW
ICAO Code ESSK CYOW
City Gavle / Sandviken Ottawa
Country Sweden Canada
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Toronto
Elevation 224 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, 16.950000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,879 kilometers (3,653 miles / 3,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Sweden 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 09:06 in Gavle / Sandviken, it's 03:06 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 Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) follows a heading of 38° (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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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