JSH
Crete Island
Greece
8,114 km
5,042 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,114 km
5,042 mi / 4,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
314°
northwest

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JSH YOW
Airport Name Sitia Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code JSH YOW
ICAO Code LGST CYOW
City Crete Island Ottawa
Country Greece Canada
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Toronto
Elevation 376 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 35.220000, 26.100000 45.320000, -75.670000

Crete Island (JSH) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,114 kilometers (5,042 miles / 4,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Greece 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 07:45 in Crete Island, it's 00:45 in Ottawa. With a 7-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 Crete Island (JSH) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Sitia Airport (JSH) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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