OST
Ostend
Belgium
5,568 km
3,460 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,568 km
3,460 mi / 3,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
296°
west northwest

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OST YOW
Airport Name Ostend-Bruges International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code OST YOW
ICAO Code EBOS CYOW
City Ostend Ottawa
Country Belgium Canada
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Toronto
Elevation 13 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 51.200000, 2.860000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ostend (OST) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) in Ostend, Belgium to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,568 kilometers (3,460 miles / 3,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Belgium 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 13:37 in Ostend, it's 07:37 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 Ostend (OST) follows a heading of 53° (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 Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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