ALG
Algiers
Algeria
6,422 km
3,991 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,422 km
3,991 mi / 3,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
305°
northwest

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ALG YOW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ALG YOW
ICAO Code DAAG CYOW
City Algiers Ottawa
Country Algeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Toronto
Elevation 82 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 45.320000, -75.670000

Algiers (ALG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,422 kilometers (3,991 miles / 3,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Algeria with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Algiers, it's 05:58 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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 68° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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