Airport Comparison
Ottawa (YOW) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 1,090 kilometers (678 miles / 589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 14:51 in Ottawa, it's 14:51 in Thunder Bay.
The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.