Airport Comparison
| QAK | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | QAK | YOW |
| ICAO Code | SBBQ | CYOW |
| City | Barbacena | Ottawa |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 3,657 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -21.270000, -43.760000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Barbacena (QAK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,078 kilometers (5,019 miles / 4,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.
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 Brazil with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Barbacena, it's 12:31 in Ottawa.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,283 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Barbacena (QAK) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.