MSY
New Orleans
United States
2,127 km
1,322 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,127 km
1,322 mi / 1,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MSY YOW
Airport Name Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MSY YOW
ICAO Code KMSY CYOW
City New Orleans Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 4 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 29.990000, -90.260000 45.320000, -75.670000

New Orleans (MSY) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,127 kilometers (1,322 miles / 1,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 00:50 in New Orleans, it's 01:50 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to New Orleans (MSY) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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