RID
Richmond
United States
972 km
604 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
972 km
604 mi / 525 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RID YOW
Airport Name Richmond Municipal Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RID YOW
ICAO Code KRID CYOW
City Richmond Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Toronto
Elevation 1,140 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 39.760000, -84.840000 45.320000, -75.670000

Richmond (RID) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 972 kilometers (604 miles / 525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Richmond, it's 23:23 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Richmond (RID) follows a heading of 234° (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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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