SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,270 km
5,139 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,270 km
5,139 mi / 4,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SDU YOW
Airport Name Santos Dumont Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SDU YOW
ICAO Code SBRJ CYOW
City Rio De Janeiro Ottawa
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 11 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -22.910000, -43.160000 45.320000, -75.670000

Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,270 kilometers (5,139 miles / 4,465 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 05:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:10 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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