SYA
Shemya
United States
7,258 km
4,510 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,258 km
4,510 mi / 3,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Adak
Heading
47°
northeast

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SYA YOW
Airport Name Eareckson Air Station Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SYA YOW
ICAO Code PASY CYOW
City Shemya Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Adak America/Toronto
Elevation 98 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 52.700000, 174.100000 45.320000, -75.670000

Shemya (SYA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,258 kilometers (4,510 miles / 3,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:06 in Shemya, it's 17:06 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 Shemya (SYA) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eareckson Air Station (SYA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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