DCA
Washington
United States
728 km
452 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
728 km
452 mi / 393 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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DCA YOW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code DCA YOW
ICAO Code KDCA CYOW
City Washington Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Toronto
Elevation 14 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 45.320000, -75.670000

Washington (DCA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 728 kilometers (452 miles / 393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 02:04 in Washington, it's 02:04 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 189° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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