VIT
Alava
Spain
5,625 km
3,495 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,625 km
3,495 mi / 3,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

VIT YOW
Airport Name Vitoria/Foronda Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code VIT YOW
ICAO Code LEVT CYOW
City Alava Ottawa
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Toronto
Elevation 1,682 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 42.880000, -2.720000 45.320000, -75.670000

Alava (VIT) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,625 kilometers (3,495 miles / 3,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Spain 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 15:39 in Alava, it's 09:39 in Ottawa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,308 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Vitoria/Foronda Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Alava (VIT) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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