CUS
Columbus
United States
3,129 km
1,944 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,129 km
1,944 mi / 1,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUS YOW
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CUS YOW
ICAO Code 0NM0 CYOW
City Columbus Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Denver America/Toronto
Elevation 4,024 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 31.820000, -107.630000 45.320000, -75.670000

Columbus (CUS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,129 kilometers (1,944 miles / 1,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 07:07 in Columbus, it's 09:07 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,650 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbus (CUS) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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