NTE
Nantes
France
5,478 km
3,404 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,478 km
3,404 mi / 2,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
297°
west northwest

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NTE YOW
Airport Name Nantes Atlantique Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code NTE YOW
ICAO Code LFRS CYOW
City Nantes Ottawa
Country France Canada
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Toronto
Elevation 90 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 47.150000, -1.610000 45.320000, -75.670000

Nantes (NTE) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) in Nantes, France to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,478 kilometers (3,404 miles / 2,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 France 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 22:28 in Nantes, it's 16:28 in Ottawa. With a 6-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 Nantes (NTE) follows a heading of 60° (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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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