SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
4,960 km
3,082 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
4,960 km
3,082 mi / 2,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
285°
west northwest

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SCS YOW
Airport Name Scatsta Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SCS YOW
ICAO Code EGPM CYOW
City Shetland Islands Ottawa
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Toronto
Elevation 81 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 60.430000, -1.300000 45.320000, -75.670000

Shetland Islands (SCS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 4,960 kilometers (3,082 miles / 2,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 United Kingdom 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 01:54 in Shetland Islands, it's 20:54 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Shetland Islands (SCS) follows a heading of 43° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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