YOW
Ottawa
Canada
1,640 km
1,019 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
1,640 km
1,019 mi / 886 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
America/Toronto
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

YOW YQX
Airport Name Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code YOW YQX
ICAO Code CYOW CYQX
City Ottawa Gander
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/St_Johns
Elevation 374 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 45.320000, -75.670000 48.940000, -54.570000

Ottawa (YOW) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 1,640 kilometers (1,019 miles / 886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 1.5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Ottawa, it's 19:00 in Gander.

The return flight from Gander (YQX) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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