GKE
Geilenkirchen Airport
Germany
5,778 km
3,590 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,778 km
3,590 mi / 3,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
298°
west northwest

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GKE YOW
Airport Name Geilenkirchen Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GKE YOW
ICAO Code ETNG CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country Germany Canada
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Toronto
Elevation 296 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 50.960000, 6.040000 45.320000, -75.670000

Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) in Geilenkirchen Airport, Germany to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,778 kilometers (3,590 miles / 3,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Germany 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 19:30 in Geilenkirchen Airport, it's 13:30 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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) follows a heading of 52° (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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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