EDF
Anchorage
United States
4,925 km
3,060 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
4,925 km
3,060 mi / 2,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EDF YOW
Airport Name Elmendorf Afb Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code EDF YOW
ICAO Code PAED CYOW
City Anchorage Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Toronto
Elevation 213 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 61.250000, -149.810000 45.320000, -75.670000

Anchorage (EDF) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 4,925 kilometers (3,060 miles / 2,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:14 in Anchorage, it's 17:14 in Ottawa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Anchorage (EDF) follows a heading of 319° (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 Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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