Airport Comparison
| BFR | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | BFR | YOW |
| ICAO Code | KBFR | CYOW |
| City | Bedford | Ottawa |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 727 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.840000, -86.450000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Bedford (BFR) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 1,143 kilometers (710 miles / 617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.
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 16:34 in Bedford, it's 16:34 in Ottawa.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Bedford (BFR) follows a heading of 235° (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 Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.