Airport Comparison
| CJA | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | CJA | YOW |
| ICAO Code | SPJR | CYOW |
| City | Cajamarca | Ottawa |
| Country | Peru | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Lima | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 8,781 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -7.140000, -78.490000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Cajamarca (CJA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) in Cajamarca, Peru to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,840 kilometers (3,629 miles / 3,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 2°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Peru with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:00 in Cajamarca, it's 16:00 in Ottawa.
There is a significant elevation difference of 8,407 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Cajamarca (CJA) follows a heading of 184° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.