Airport Comparison
| YHZ | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | YHZ | YOW |
| ICAO Code | CYHZ | CYOW |
| City | Halifax | Ottawa |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Halifax | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 477 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.880000, -63.510000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Halifax (YHZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in Halifax, Canada to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 955 kilometers (593 miles / 516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 277°.
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 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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 02:45 in Halifax, it's 01:45 in Ottawa.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax (YHZ) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.