AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
3,697 km
2,297 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,697 km
2,297 mi / 1,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Guatemala
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AAZ YOW
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AAZ YOW
ICAO Code MGQZ CYOW
City Quezaltenango Ottawa
Country Guatemala Canada
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Toronto
Elevation 7,779 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 45.320000, -75.670000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,697 kilometers (2,297 miles / 1,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Quezaltenango, it's 13:12 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,405 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 209° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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