LWL
Wells
United States
3,182 km
1,978 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,182 km
1,978 mi / 1,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LWL YOW
Airport Name Wells Municipal/Harriet Field Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code LWL YOW
ICAO Code KLWL CYOW
City Wells Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Toronto
Elevation 5,769 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 41.120000, -114.920000 45.320000, -75.670000

Wells (LWL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,182 kilometers (1,978 miles / 1,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, 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 07:35 in Wells, it's 10:35 in Ottawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,395 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Wells Municipal/Harriet Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Wells (LWL) follows a heading of 276° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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