GRI
Grand Island
United States
1,892 km
1,176 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
1,892 km
1,176 mi / 1,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
68°
east northeast

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GRI YOW
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GRI YOW
ICAO Code KGRI CYOW
City Grand Island Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 1,847 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 45.320000, -75.670000

Grand Island (GRI) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 1,892 kilometers (1,176 miles / 1,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 13:24 in Grand Island, it's 14:24 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,473 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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