YOW
Ottawa
Canada
3,445 km
2,140 miles
YQZ
Quesnel
Canada
Distance
3,445 km
2,140 mi / 1,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Toronto
Heading
302°
west northwest

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YOW YQZ
Airport Name Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Quesnel Airport
IATA Code YOW YQZ
ICAO Code CYOW CYQZ
City Ottawa Quesnel
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/Vancouver
Elevation 374 ft 1,789 ft
Coordinates 45.320000, -75.670000 53.030000, -122.510000

Ottawa (YOW) to Quesnel (YQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Quesnel Airport (YQZ) in Quesnel, Canada is 3,445 kilometers (2,140 miles / 1,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 18:47 in Ottawa, it's 15:47 in Quesnel. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,415 feet between the two airports. Quesnel Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The return flight from Quesnel (YQZ) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 85° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Quesnel Airport (YQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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