FMS
Fort Madison
United States
1,372 km
853 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
1,372 km
853 mi / 741 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FMS YOW
Airport Name Fort Madison Municipal Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code FMS YOW
ICAO Code KFSW CYOW
City Fort Madison Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 722 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.660000, -91.330000 45.320000, -75.670000

Fort Madison (FMS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) in Fort Madison, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 1,372 kilometers (853 miles / 741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 03:20 in Fort Madison, it's 04:20 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Madison (FMS) follows a heading of 253° (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 Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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