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Airport Comparison
| GAI | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Montgomery County Airpark | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | GAI | YOW |
| ICAO Code | KGAI | CYOW |
| City | Gaithersburg | Ottawa |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 539 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.170000, -77.170000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Gaithersburg (GAI) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 695 kilometers (432 miles / 375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 10°.
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 23:23 in Gaithersburg, it's 23:23 in Ottawa.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Gaithersburg (GAI) follows a heading of 191° (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 Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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