JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
2,729 km
1,696 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,729 km
1,696 mi / 1,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
219°
southwest

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JHS YOW
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code JHS YOW
ICAO Code BGSS CYOW
City Sisimiut Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Toronto
Elevation 33 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 45.320000, -75.670000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,729 kilometers (1,696 miles / 1,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 00:21 in Sisimiut, it's 21:21 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 Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 21° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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