Airport Comparison
| CIU | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chippewa County International Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | CIU | YOW |
| ICAO Code | KCIU | CYOW |
| City | Sault Ste Marie | Ottawa |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 799 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.250000, -84.470000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 690 kilometers (429 miles / 372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 95°.
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 08:25 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 08:25 in Ottawa.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.