JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
2,908 km
1,807 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,908 km
1,807 mi / 1,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
218°
southwest

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JEG YOW
Airport Name Aasiaat Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code JEG YOW
ICAO Code BGAA CYOW
City Aasiaat Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Toronto
Elevation 74 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 68.720000, -52.780000 45.320000, -75.670000

Aasiaat (JEG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,908 kilometers (1,807 miles / 1,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Aasiaat, it's 01:38 in Ottawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Aasiaat (JEG) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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