# Distance from Bedford (BED) to Ottawa (YOW)

> 473 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 473 km / 294 mi / 255 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 314° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 131° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (United States) → Canada
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 22:29 in Bedford, it's 22:29 in Ottawa)
- **Elevation difference**: 242 ft (YOW is higher than BED)

## Airports

### [Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bed-bedford-laurence-g-hanscom-field/1ef266df-1030-6e00-ac3f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bedford, United States
- ICAO: KBED
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 42.470000, -71.290000
- Elevation: 132 ft

### [Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yow-ottawa-ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international-airport/1ef266de-b189-6992-9daf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ottawa, Canada
- ICAO: CYOW
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 45.320000, -75.670000
- Elevation: 374 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bed-bedford-laurence-g-hanscom-field/1ef266df-1030-6e00-ac3f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yow-ottawa-ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international-airport/1ef266de-b189-6992-9daf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)