MCE
Merced
United States
3,797 km
2,360 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,797 km
2,360 mi / 2,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MCE YOW
Airport Name Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MCE YOW
ICAO Code KMCE CYOW
City Merced Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Toronto
Elevation 155 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 37.300000, -120.500000 45.320000, -75.670000

Merced (MCE) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,797 kilometers (2,360 miles / 2,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 03:58 in Merced, it's 06:58 in Ottawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Merced (MCE) follows a heading of 273° (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 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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