AES
Ålesund
Norway
5,267 km
3,273 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,267 km
3,273 mi / 2,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AES YOW
Airport Name Ålesund Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AES YOW
ICAO Code ENAL CYOW
City Ålesund Ottawa
Country Norway Canada
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Toronto
Elevation 69 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 62.560000, 6.120000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ålesund (AES) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ålesund Airport (AES) in Ålesund, Norway to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,267 kilometers (3,273 miles / 2,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Norway 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 22:13 in Ålesund, it's 16:13 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 Ålesund (AES) follows a heading of 38° (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 Ålesund Airport (AES) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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