DET
Detroit
United States
671 km
417 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
671 km
417 mi / 362 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Detroit
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DET YOW
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code DET YOW
ICAO Code KDET CYOW
City Detroit Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Detroit America/Toronto
Elevation 626 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 45.320000, -75.670000

Detroit (DET) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 671 kilometers (417 miles / 362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 20:14 in Detroit, it's 20:14 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 244° (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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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