NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
3,588 km
2,230 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,588 km
2,230 mi / 1,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Thule
Heading
188°
south

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NAQ YOW
Airport Name Qaanaaq Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code NAQ YOW
ICAO Code BGQQ CYOW
City Qaanaaq Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Thule America/Toronto
Elevation 51 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 77.490000, -69.390000 45.320000, -75.670000

Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,588 kilometers (2,230 miles / 1,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 12:10 in Qaanaaq, it's 11:10 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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