HFT
Hammerfest
Norway
5,639 km
3,504 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,639 km
3,504 mi / 3,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
296°
west northwest

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HFT YOW
Airport Name Hammerfest Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code HFT YOW
ICAO Code ENHF CYOW
City Hammerfest Ottawa
Country Norway Canada
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Toronto
Elevation 266 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 70.680000, 23.670000 45.320000, -75.670000

Hammerfest (HFT) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) in Hammerfest, Norway to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,639 kilometers (3,504 miles / 3,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Norway 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 15:46 in Hammerfest, it's 09:46 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 Hammerfest (HFT) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Hammerfest Airport (HFT) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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