SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
2,967 km
1,844 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,967 km
1,844 mi / 1,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SLC YOW
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SLC YOW
ICAO Code KSLC CYOW
City Salt Lake City Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Denver America/Toronto
Elevation 4,231 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 45.320000, -75.670000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,967 kilometers (1,844 miles / 1,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 22:58 in Salt Lake City, it's 00:58 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,857 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 273° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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