IES
Riesa
Germany
6,203 km
3,854 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,203 km
3,854 mi / 3,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IES YOW
Airport Name Riesa-Gohlis Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code IES YOW
ICAO Code EDAU CYOW
City Riesa Ottawa
Country Germany Canada
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Toronto
Elevation 322 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 13.360000 45.320000, -75.670000

Riesa (IES) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,203 kilometers (3,854 miles / 3,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 19:11 in Riesa, it's 13:11 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 Riesa (IES) follows a heading of 49° (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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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