YEG
Edmonton
Canada
2,849 km
1,771 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,849 km
1,771 mi / 1,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Edmonton
Heading
93°
east

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YEG YOW
Airport Name Edmonton International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code YEG YOW
ICAO Code CYEG CYOW
City Edmonton Ottawa
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Edmonton America/Toronto
Elevation 2,373 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 53.310000, -113.580000 45.320000, -75.670000

Edmonton (YEG) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton, Canada to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,849 kilometers (1,771 miles / 1,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:39 in Edmonton, it's 02:39 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,999 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Edmonton International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG) follows a heading of 302° (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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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