Airport Comparison
| YGC | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Grande Cache Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | YGC | YOW |
| ICAO Code | CEQ5 | CYOW |
| City | Grande Cache | Ottawa |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 4,117 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 53.920000, -118.870000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Grande Cache (YGC) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,200 kilometers (1,988 miles / 1,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 89°.
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 16:17 in Grande Cache, it's 18:17 in Ottawa.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,743 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Grande Cache Airport.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Grande Cache (YGC) follows a heading of 303° (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 Grande Cache Airport (YGC) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.