OLI
Rif
Iceland
3,791 km
2,356 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,791 km
2,356 mi / 2,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

OLI YOW
Airport Name Rif Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code OLI YOW
ICAO Code BIRF CYOW
City Rif Ottawa
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Toronto
Elevation 18 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 64.910000, -23.820000 45.320000, -75.670000

Rif (OLI) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,791 kilometers (2,356 miles / 2,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Iceland 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 10:02 in Rif, it's 05:02 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Rif (OLI) follows a heading of 37° (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 Rif Airport (OLI) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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