GFK
Grand Forks
United States
1,662 km
1,033 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
1,662 km
1,033 mi / 897 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

GFK YOW
Airport Name Grand Forks International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GFK YOW
ICAO Code KGFK CYOW
City Grand Forks Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 845 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 47.950000, -97.170000 45.320000, -75.670000

Grand Forks (GFK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 1,662 kilometers (1,033 miles / 897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 19:49 in Grand Forks, it's 20:49 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Grand Forks (GFK) follows a heading of 288° (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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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