The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 2,999 kilometers (1,863 miles / 1,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 13:53 in Ottawa, it's 11:53 in Whitecourt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,193 feet between the two airports. Whitecourt Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The return flight from Whitecourt (YZU) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 92° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.