UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
2,632 km
1,635 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,632 km
1,635 mi / 1,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
242°
west southwest

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UAK YOW
Airport Name Narsarsuaq Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code UAK YOW
ICAO Code BGBW CYOW
City Narsarsuaq Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Toronto
Elevation 112 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 61.160000, -45.430000 45.320000, -75.670000

Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,632 kilometers (1,635 miles / 1,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:30 in Narsarsuaq, it's 21:30 in Ottawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) follows a heading of 37° (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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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