DTL
Detroit Lakes
United States
1,564 km
972 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
1,564 km
972 mi / 844 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

DTL YOW
Airport Name Detroit Lakes/Wething Field Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code DTL YOW
ICAO Code KDTL CYOW
City Detroit Lakes Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 1,396 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 46.820000, -95.880000 45.320000, -75.670000

Detroit Lakes (DTL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) in Detroit Lakes, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 1,564 kilometers (972 miles / 844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 05:04 in Detroit Lakes, it's 06:04 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,022 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Detroit Lakes/Wething Field.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Detroit Lakes (DTL) follows a heading of 283° (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 Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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