NUQ
Mountain View
United States
3,912 km
2,431 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,912 km
2,431 mi / 2,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NUQ YOW
Airport Name Moffett Federal Airfield Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code NUQ YOW
ICAO Code KNUQ CYOW
City Mountain View Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Toronto
Elevation 37 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 37.420000, -122.050000 45.320000, -75.670000

Mountain View (NUQ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,912 kilometers (2,431 miles / 2,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 01:10 in Mountain View, it's 04:10 in Ottawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Mountain View (NUQ) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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