# Distance from Saint Helier (JER) to Ottawa (YOW)

> 5,338 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,338 km / 3,317 mi / 2,882 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (JE) → Canada
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 11:59 in Saint Helier, it's 06:59 in Ottawa)
- **Elevation difference**: 97 ft (YOW is higher than JER)

## Airports

### [Jersey Airport (JER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jer-saint-helier-jersey-airport/1ef266de-c41e-6d5a-94a2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saint Helier, JE
- ICAO: EGJJ
- Timezone: Europe/Jersey
- Coordinates: 49.210000, -2.200000
- Elevation: 277 ft

### [Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yow-ottawa-ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international-airport/1ef266de-b189-6992-9daf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ottawa, Canada
- ICAO: CYOW
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 45.320000, -75.670000
- Elevation: 374 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:59 in Saint Helier, it's 06:59 in Ottawa.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Jersey Airport (JER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jer-saint-helier-jersey-airport/1ef266de-c41e-6d5a-94a2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yow-ottawa-ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international-airport/1ef266de-b189-6992-9daf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)