SDM
San Diego
United States
3,794 km
2,357 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,794 km
2,357 mi / 2,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SDM YOW
Airport Name Brown Field Municipal Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SDM YOW
ICAO Code KSDM CYOW
City San Diego Ottawa
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Toronto
Elevation 526 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 32.570000, -116.980000 45.320000, -75.670000

San Diego (SDM) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,794 kilometers (2,357 miles / 2,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 02:31 in San Diego, it's 05:31 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 San Diego (SDM) follows a heading of 263° (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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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