LGA
New York
United States
526 km
327 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
526 km
327 mi / 284 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LGA YOW
Airport Name Laguardia Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code LGA YOW
ICAO Code KLGA CYOW
City New York Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Toronto
Elevation 21 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -73.870000 45.320000, -75.670000

New York (LGA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 526 kilometers (327 miles / 284 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 00:27 in New York, it's 00:27 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to New York (LGA) 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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