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Airport Comparison
| PWK | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chicago Executive Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | PWK | YOW |
| ICAO Code | KPWK | CYOW |
| City | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling | Ottawa |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 647 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.100000, -87.900000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 1,045 kilometers (649 miles / 564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.
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 16:40 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 17:40 in Ottawa.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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