AMW
Ames
United States
1,487 km
924 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
1,487 km
924 mi / 803 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AMW YOW
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code AMW YOW
ICAO Code KAMW CYOW
City Ames Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 956 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 45.320000, -75.670000

Ames (AMW) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 1,487 kilometers (924 miles / 803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:12 in Ames, it's 23:12 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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