Airport Comparison
| YOW | YSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Sable Island Landing Strip |
| IATA Code | YOW | YSA |
| ICAO Code | CYOW | CSB2 |
| City | Ottawa | Sable Island |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Toronto | America/Halifax |
| Elevation | 374 ft | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | 45.320000, -75.670000 | 43.930000, -59.960000 |
Ottawa (YOW) to Sable Island (YSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Sable Island Landing Strip (YSA) in Sable Island, Canada is 1,251 kilometers (777 miles / 675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 92°.
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 15:48 in Ottawa, it's 16:48 in Sable Island.
The return flight from Sable Island (YSA) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 283° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sable Island Landing Strip (YSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.