NML
Fort McMurray
Canada
2,778 km
1,726 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,778 km
1,726 mi / 1,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Edmonton
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NML YOW
Airport Name Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code NML YOW
ICAO Code CER4 CYOW
City Fort McMurray Ottawa
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Edmonton America/Toronto
Elevation 1,046 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 57.060000, -111.570000 45.320000, -75.670000

Fort McMurray (NML) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) in Fort McMurray, Canada to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,778 kilometers (1,726 miles / 1,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:23 in Fort McMurray, it's 04:23 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort McMurray (NML) follows a heading of 311° (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 Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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