YOW
Ottawa
Canada
3,585 km
2,228 miles
YWH
Victoria
Canada
Distance
3,585 km
2,228 mi / 1,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Toronto
Heading
293°
west northwest

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YOW YWH
Airport Name Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base)
IATA Code YOW YWH
ICAO Code CYOW CYWH
City Ottawa Victoria
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/Vancouver
Elevation 374 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 45.320000, -75.670000 48.420000, -123.390000

Ottawa (YOW) to Victoria (YWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) in Victoria, Canada is 3,585 kilometers (2,228 miles / 1,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 14:30 in Ottawa, it's 11:30 in Victoria. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Victoria (YWH) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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