JFK
New York
United States
543 km
337 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
543 km
337 mi / 293 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
344°
north northwest

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.

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