RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
8,928 km
5,547 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,928 km
5,547 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIG YOW
Airport Name Rio Grande Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RIG YOW
ICAO Code SJRG CYOW
City Rio Grande Ottawa
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 27 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -32.080000, -52.160000 45.320000, -75.670000

Rio Grande (RIG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,928 kilometers (5,547 miles / 4,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Brazil 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 06:53 in Rio Grande, it's 04:53 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Rio Grande (RIG) follows a heading of 160° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rio Grande Airport (RIG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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