OSU
Columbus
United States
839 km
521 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
839 km
521 mi / 453 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OSU YOW
Airport Name Ohio State University Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code OSU YOW
ICAO Code KOSU CYOW
City Columbus Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Toronto
Elevation 906 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, -83.070000 45.320000, -75.670000

Columbus (OSU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ohio State University Airport (OSU) in Columbus, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 839 kilometers (521 miles / 453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 09:33 in Columbus, it's 09:33 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbus (OSU) follows a heading of 229° (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 Ohio State University Airport (OSU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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