SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
5,840 km
3,629 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,840 km
3,629 mi / 3,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SFL YOW
Airport Name Sao Filipe Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SFL YOW
ICAO Code GVSF CYOW
City Sao Filipe Ottawa
Country Cape Verde Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/Toronto
Elevation 617 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 14.880000, -24.480000 45.320000, -75.670000

Sao Filipe (SFL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,840 kilometers (3,629 miles / 3,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Cape Verde with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:13 in Sao Filipe, it's 18:13 in Ottawa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Sao Filipe (SFL) follows a heading of 108° (east 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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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