Airport Comparison
| JFK | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | YOW |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | CYOW |
| City | New York | Ottawa |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
New York (JFK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 543 kilometers (337 miles / 293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.
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 04:41 in New York, it's 04:41 in Ottawa.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.