Harbin to Gatineau flights
Gatineau lies 9,637 km (5,988 mi) north of Harbin, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Harbin | Gatineau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Canada |
| Population | 10 million | 300,045 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | HRB, 34 km out | YOW, 17 km out |
Clocks in Gatineau are 12 h behind Harbin right now, so a 13 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gatineau
Crossing from China into Canada: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (CAD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Harbin
Harbin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Gatineau
Gatineau is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 5 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 12 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 90 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,000 ft | 374 ft |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (regional) | YRO | 5 km (3 mi) | 3,300 ft | 188 ft |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (regional) | YND | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,000 ft | 211 ft |
| Ogdensburg International Airport (regional) | OGS | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,400 ft | 297 ft |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field (regional) | MSS | 90 km (56 mi) | 5,601 ft | 215 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gatineau from Harbin?
9,637 km (5,988 mi) in a straight line, north of Harbin.
How long does it take to get from Harbin to Gatineau by air?
About 13 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Harbin and Gatineau?
Gatineau is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Toronto against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Harbin to Gatineau flights?
Typically Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW); Gatineau also has YRO, YND, OGS, MSS.
What currency do I need in Gatineau?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.