JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
3,087 km
1,918 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,087 km
1,918 mi / 1,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
216°
southwest

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JQA YOW
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code JQA YOW
ICAO Code BGUQ CYOW
City Uummannaq Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Toronto
Elevation 289 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 45.320000, -75.670000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,087 kilometers (1,918 miles / 1,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 16:03 in Uummannaq, it's 13:03 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 Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 16° (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 Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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