YOW
Ottawa
Canada
2,886 km
1,794 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
2,886 km
1,794 mi / 1,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Toronto
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

YOW YSM
Airport Name Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code YOW YSM
ICAO Code CYOW CYSM
City Ottawa Fort Smith
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/Edmonton
Elevation 374 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 45.320000, -75.670000 60.020000, -111.960000

Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 2,886 kilometers (1,794 miles / 1,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Ottawa, it's 07:47 in Fort Smith.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 108° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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