COU
Columbia
United States
1,541 km
958 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
1,541 km
958 mi / 832 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

COU YOW
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code COU YOW
ICAO Code KCOU CYOW
City Columbia Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 889 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 45.320000, -75.670000

Columbia (COU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 1,541 kilometers (958 miles / 832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 08:35 in Columbia, it's 09:35 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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