BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
3,605 km
2,240 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,605 km
2,240 mi / 1,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
59°
east northeast

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BYS YOW
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BYS YOW
ICAO Code KBYS CYOW
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Toronto
Elevation 2,350 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 45.320000, -75.670000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,605 kilometers (2,240 miles / 1,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 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 02:43 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 05:43 in Ottawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,976 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 267° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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