CEZ
Cortez
United States
2,871 km
1,784 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,871 km
1,784 mi / 1,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CEZ YOW
Airport Name Cortez Municipal Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CEZ YOW
ICAO Code KCEZ CYOW
City Cortez Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Denver America/Toronto
Elevation 5,918 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 37.300000, -108.630000 45.320000, -75.670000

Cortez (CEZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) in Cortez, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,871 kilometers (1,784 miles / 1,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 20:04 in Cortez, it's 22:04 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,544 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Cortez Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Cortez (CEZ) follows a heading of 264° (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 Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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