OUK
Shetland
United Kingdom
4,989 km
3,100 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
4,989 km
3,100 mi / 2,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OUK YOW
Airport Name Out Skerries Airstrip Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code OUK YOW
ICAO Code _OUK CYOW
City Shetland Ottawa
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Toronto
Elevation 20 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 60.430000, -0.750000 45.320000, -75.670000

Shetland (OUK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Out Skerries Airstrip (OUK) in Shetland, United Kingdom to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 4,989 kilometers (3,100 miles / 2,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 United Kingdom 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 15:23 in Shetland, it's 10:23 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 Shetland (OUK) follows a heading of 42° (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 Out Skerries Airstrip (OUK) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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