ACH
Altenrhein
Switzerland
6,193 km
3,848 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,193 km
3,848 mi / 3,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACH YOW
Airport Name St Gallen Altenrhein Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ACH YOW
ICAO Code LSZR CYOW
City Altenrhein Ottawa
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Toronto
Elevation 1,306 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, 9.560000 45.320000, -75.670000

Altenrhein (ACH) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,193 kilometers (3,848 miles / 3,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Switzerland 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 14:46 in Altenrhein, it's 08:46 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.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 55° (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 St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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