Airport Comparison
| WAL | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Wallops Flight Facility Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | WAL | YOW |
| ICAO Code | KWAL | CYOW |
| City | Wallops Island | Ottawa |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 40 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.940000, -75.470000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Wallops Island (WAL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 821 kilometers (510 miles / 443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 359°.
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 12:21 in Wallops Island, it's 12:21 in Ottawa.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Wallops Island (WAL) follows a heading of 179° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.