GJR
Gjogur
Iceland
3,923 km
2,438 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,923 km
2,438 mi / 2,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
262°
west

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GJR YOW
Airport Name Gjogur Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GJR YOW
ICAO Code BIGJ CYOW
City Gjogur Ottawa
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Toronto
Elevation 83 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 66.000000, -21.330000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gjogur (GJR) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gjogur Airport (GJR) in Gjogur, Iceland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,923 kilometers (2,438 miles / 2,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Iceland 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 03:35 in Gjogur, it's 22:35 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 Gjogur (GJR) follows a heading of 35° (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 Gjogur Airport (GJR) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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