JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
3,216 km
1,998 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,216 km
1,998 mi / 1,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JUV YOW
Airport Name Upernavik Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code JUV YOW
ICAO Code BGUK CYOW
City Upernavik Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Toronto
Elevation 414 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 72.790000, -56.130000 45.320000, -75.670000

Upernavik (JUV) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,216 kilometers (1,998 miles / 1,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 23:05 in Upernavik, it's 20:05 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 Upernavik (JUV) follows a heading of 12° (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 Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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