BIS
Bismarck
United States
1,934 km
1,202 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
1,934 km
1,202 mi / 1,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
86°
east

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BIS YOW
Airport Name Bismarck Municipal Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BIS YOW
ICAO Code KBIS CYOW
City Bismarck Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 1,661 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 46.770000, -100.750000 45.320000, -75.670000

Bismarck (BIS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) in Bismarck, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 1,934 kilometers (1,202 miles / 1,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Bismarck, it's 08:44 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,287 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Bismarck Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Bismarck (BIS) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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