RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
3,868 km
2,403 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,868 km
2,403 mi / 2,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

RKV YOW
Airport Name Reykjavik Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RKV YOW
ICAO Code BIRK CYOW
City Reykjavik Ottawa
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Toronto
Elevation 48 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 64.130000, -21.940000 45.320000, -75.670000

Reykjavik (RKV) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,868 kilometers (2,403 miles / 2,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 14:22 in Reykjavik, it's 09:22 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 Reykjavik (RKV) follows a heading of 38° (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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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