RJK
Rijeka
Croatia
6,652 km
4,134 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,652 km
4,134 mi / 3,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zagreb
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RJK YOW
Airport Name Rijeka Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RJK YOW
ICAO Code LDRI CYOW
City Rijeka Ottawa
Country Croatia Canada
Timezone Europe/Zagreb America/Toronto
Elevation 278 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 45.220000, 14.570000 45.320000, -75.670000

Rijeka (RJK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rijeka Airport (RJK) in Rijeka, Croatia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,652 kilometers (4,134 miles / 3,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Croatia 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 20:30 in Rijeka, it's 14:30 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.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Rijeka (RJK) follows a heading of 55° (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 Rijeka Airport (RJK) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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