RMS
Ramstein
Germany
5,957 km
3,702 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,957 km
3,702 mi / 3,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
300°
west northwest

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RMS YOW
Airport Name Ramstein Air Base Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RMS YOW
ICAO Code ETAR CYOW
City Ramstein Ottawa
Country Germany Canada
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Toronto
Elevation 776 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 49.440000, 7.600000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ramstein (RMS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,957 kilometers (3,702 miles / 3,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Germany 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 09:51 in Ramstein, it's 03:51 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 Ramstein (RMS) follows a heading of 53° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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