LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
5,127 km
3,186 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,127 km
3,186 mi / 2,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
283°
west northwest

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LYR YOW
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code LYR YOW
ICAO Code ENSB CYOW
City Longyearbyen Ottawa
Country Norway Canada
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen America/Toronto
Elevation 88 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 45.320000, -75.670000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,127 kilometers (3,186 miles / 2,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Norway 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 18:13 in Longyearbyen, it's 12:13 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 Longyearbyen (LYR) 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 Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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