JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
2,492 km
1,548 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,492 km
1,548 mi / 1,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JFR YOW
Airport Name Paamiut Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code JFR YOW
ICAO Code BGPT CYOW
City Paamiut Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Toronto
Elevation 120 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 62.010000, -49.670000 45.320000, -75.670000

Paamiut (JFR) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,492 kilometers (1,548 miles / 1,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:57 in Paamiut, it's 05:57 in Ottawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Paamiut (JFR) follows a heading of 33° (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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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