PQS
Pilot Station
United States
5,555 km
3,452 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,555 km
3,452 mi / 3,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Nome
Heading
67°
east northeast

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PQS YOW
Airport Name Pilot Station Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code PQS YOW
ICAO Code K0AK CYOW
City Pilot Station Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Nome America/Toronto
Elevation 473 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 61.960000, -162.940000 45.320000, -75.670000

Pilot Station (PQS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,555 kilometers (3,452 miles / 3,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:22 in Pilot Station, it's 21:22 in Ottawa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Pilot Station (PQS) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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