KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
3,222 km
2,002 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,222 km
2,002 mi / 1,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
245°
west southwest

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KUS YOW
Airport Name Kulusuk Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KUS YOW
ICAO Code BGKK CYOW
City Kulusuk Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Toronto
Elevation 117 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -37.120000 45.320000, -75.670000

Kulusuk (KUS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,222 kilometers (2,002 miles / 1,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 21:53 in Kulusuk, it's 18:53 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 Kulusuk (KUS) follows a heading of 32° (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 Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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