VEL
Vernal
United States
2,789 km
1,733 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,789 km
1,733 mi / 1,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
67°
east northeast

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VEL YOW
Airport Name Vernal Regional Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code VEL YOW
ICAO Code KVEL CYOW
City Vernal Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Denver America/Toronto
Elevation 5,274 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.440000, -109.510000 45.320000, -75.670000

Vernal (VEL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,789 kilometers (1,733 miles / 1,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 09:33 in Vernal, it's 11:33 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,900 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Vernal Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Vernal (VEL) follows a heading of 271° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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