THU
Thule
Greenland
3,485 km
2,166 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,485 km
2,166 mi / 1,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Thule
Heading
189°
south

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THU YOW
Airport Name Thule Air Base Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code THU YOW
ICAO Code BGTL CYOW
City Thule Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Thule America/Toronto
Elevation 251 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 76.530000, -68.700000 45.320000, -75.670000

Thule (THU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,485 kilometers (2,166 miles / 1,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Thule, it's 10:22 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Thule (THU) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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