YOW
Ottawa
Canada
4,055 km
2,520 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
4,055 km
2,520 mi / 2,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Toronto
Heading
318°
northwest

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YOW ZFA
Airport Name Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code YOW ZFA
ICAO Code CYOW CZFA
City Ottawa Faro
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/Vancouver
Elevation 374 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 45.320000, -75.670000 62.210000, -133.380000

Ottawa (YOW) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 4,055 kilometers (2,520 miles / 2,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:32 in Ottawa, it's 19:32 in Faro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,977 feet between the two airports. Faro Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 90° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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