# Distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Ottawa (YOW)

> 2,821 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,821 km / 1,753 mi / 1,523 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 224° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Greenland) → Canada
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 19:26 in Kangerlussuaq, it's 16:26 in Ottawa)
- **Elevation difference**: 209 ft (YOW is higher than SFJ)

## Airports

### [Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfj-kangerlussuaq-kangerlussuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d37-61a6-acb2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
- ICAO: BGSF
- Timezone: America/Nuuk
- Coordinates: 67.010000, -50.710000
- Elevation: 165 ft

### [Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yow-ottawa-ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international-airport/1ef266de-b189-6992-9daf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ottawa, Canada
- ICAO: CYOW
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 45.320000, -75.670000
- Elevation: 374 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:26 in Kangerlussuaq, it's 16:26 in Ottawa.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfj-kangerlussuaq-kangerlussuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d37-61a6-acb2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yow-ottawa-ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international-airport/1ef266de-b189-6992-9daf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)