RCR
Rochester
United States
973 km
605 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
973 km
605 mi / 525 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RCR YOW
Airport Name Fulton County Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RCR YOW
ICAO Code KRCR CYOW
City Rochester Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis America/Toronto
Elevation 790 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 41.070000, -86.180000 45.320000, -75.670000

Rochester (RCR) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fulton County Airport (RCR) in Rochester, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 973 kilometers (605 miles / 525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 01:59 in Rochester, it's 01:59 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Rochester (RCR) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Fulton County Airport (RCR) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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