KSD
Karlstad
Sweden
5,760 km
3,579 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,760 km
3,579 mi / 3,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
297°
west northwest

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KSD YOW
Airport Name Karlstad Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KSD YOW
ICAO Code ESOK CYOW
City Karlstad Ottawa
Country Sweden Canada
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Toronto
Elevation 352 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 59.440000, 13.340000 45.320000, -75.670000

Karlstad (KSD) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karlstad Airport (KSD) in Karlstad, Sweden to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,760 kilometers (3,579 miles / 3,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Sweden 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 15:09 in Karlstad, it's 09:09 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 Karlstad (KSD) follows a heading of 40° (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 Karlstad Airport (KSD) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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