Airport Comparison
| BCB | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | BCB | YOW |
| ICAO Code | KBCB | CYOW |
| City | Blacksburg | Ottawa |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 2,120 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.200000, -80.400000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Blacksburg (BCB) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) in Blacksburg, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 985 kilometers (612 miles / 532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 14:03 in Blacksburg, it's 14:03 in Ottawa.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,746 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Blacksburg (BCB) follows a heading of 205° (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 Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.