SJZ
Velas
Portugal
3,935 km
2,445 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,935 km
2,445 mi / 2,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
296°
west northwest

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SJZ YOW
Airport Name Sao Jorge Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SJZ YOW
ICAO Code LPSJ CYOW
City Velas Ottawa
Country Portugal Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Toronto
Elevation 311 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 38.670000, -28.180000 45.320000, -75.670000

Velas (SJZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,935 kilometers (2,445 miles / 2,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Portugal 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 07:24 in Velas, it's 03:24 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 Velas (SJZ) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Jorge Airport (SJZ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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