HEM
Helsinki
Finland
6,278 km
3,901 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,278 km
3,901 mi / 3,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEM YOW
Airport Name Helsinki Malmi Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code HEM YOW
ICAO Code EFHF CYOW
City Helsinki Ottawa
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Toronto
Elevation 57 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 60.250000, 25.040000 45.320000, -75.670000

Helsinki (HEM) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) in Helsinki, Finland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,278 kilometers (3,901 miles / 3,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Finland 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 17:03 in Helsinki, it's 10:03 in Ottawa. With a 7-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 Helsinki (HEM) follows a heading of 36° (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 Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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