ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
3,737 km
2,322 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,737 km
2,322 mi / 2,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ILS YOW
Airport Name Ilopango International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ILS YOW
ICAO Code MSSS CYOW
City San Salvador Ottawa
Country El Salvador Canada
Timezone America/El_Salvador America/Toronto
Elevation 2,021 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 13.700000, -89.120000 45.320000, -75.670000

San Salvador (ILS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,737 kilometers (2,322 miles / 2,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 El Salvador with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in San Salvador, it's 10:50 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,647 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Ilopango International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to San Salvador (ILS) follows a heading of 204° (south 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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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