The flight distance from Castlegar / West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) in Castlegar, Canada to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,153 kilometers (1,959 miles / 1,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Castlegar, it's 11:55 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 1,250 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Castlegar / West Kootenay Regional Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Castlegar (YCG) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Castlegar / West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.