Airport Comparison
| RGL | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | RGL | YOW |
| ICAO Code | SAWG | CYOW |
| City | Rio Gallegos | Ottawa |
| Country | Argentina | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 61 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -51.610000, -69.310000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,795 kilometers (6,708 miles / 5,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 355°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Argentina with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:24 in Rio Gallegos, it's 04:24 in Ottawa.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) follows a heading of 176° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.