MAD
Madrid
Spain
5,698 km
3,540 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,698 km
3,540 mi / 3,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
301°
west northwest

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MAD YOW
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MAD YOW
ICAO Code LEMD CYOW
City Madrid Ottawa
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Toronto
Elevation 2,001 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 45.320000, -75.670000

Madrid (MAD) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,698 kilometers (3,540 miles / 3,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Spain 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 06:58 in Madrid, it's 00:58 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,627 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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