CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
5,166 km
3,210 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,166 km
3,210 mi / 2,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CWL YOW
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CWL YOW
ICAO Code EGFF CYOW
City Cardiff Ottawa
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Toronto
Elevation 220 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 45.320000, -75.670000

Cardiff (CWL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,166 kilometers (3,210 miles / 2,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 United Kingdom 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 14:32 in Cardiff, it's 09:32 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Cardiff (CWL) 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 Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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