RIV
Riverside
United States
3,736 km
2,321 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,736 km
2,321 mi / 2,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
58°
east northeast

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RIV YOW
Airport Name March Arb Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RIV YOW
ICAO Code KRIV CYOW
City Riverside Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Toronto
Elevation 1,536 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, -117.260000 45.320000, -75.670000

Riverside (RIV) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,736 kilometers (2,321 miles / 2,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 09:15 in Riverside, it's 12:15 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 1,162 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than March Arb Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Riverside (RIV) follows a heading of 265° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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