MEV
Minden
United States
3,654 km
2,270 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,654 km
2,270 mi / 1,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEV YOW
Airport Name Minden-Tahoe Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MEV YOW
ICAO Code KMEV CYOW
City Minden Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Toronto
Elevation 4,724 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -119.750000 45.320000, -75.670000

Minden (MEV) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) in Minden, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,654 kilometers (2,270 miles / 1,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 04:14 in Minden, it's 07:14 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 4,350 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Minden-Tahoe Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Minden (MEV) follows a heading of 275° (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 Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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