Distance From Álftaver Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The distance from Álftaver Airport () to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 2507 miles or 4034 kilometers or 2177 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Álftaver ( Iceland ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Álftaver and Ottawa takes around 5 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Álftaver Airport, Álftaver, Iceland to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 5 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - YOW

Kilometers		4034 km
Statute Miles		2507 miles
Nautical Miles		2177 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 45 minutes

Álftaver Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - to YOW Flight Path

Location of Álftaver Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Álftaver, Iceland and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - YOW

Time difference between Álftaver (Iceland) and Ottawa (Canada) is 4 Hours.
Ottawa time is 4 Hours behind Álftaver.

Location	Local Time
Álftaver (Iceland)	2026-03-18, 02:38:16 GMT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-03-17, 22:38:16 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Álftaver Airport ( / BIAL) Álftaver, Iceland

Destination

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada