GIB
Gibraltar
GI
5,823 km
3,618 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,823 km
3,618 mi / 3,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
303°
west northwest

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GIB YOW
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GIB YOW
ICAO Code LXGB CYOW
City Gibraltar Ottawa
Country GI Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Toronto
Elevation 15 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,823 kilometers (3,618 miles / 3,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 GI with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:18 in Gibraltar, it's 13:18 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 Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 74° (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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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