# Distance from Sanford (SFM) to Ottawa (YOW)

> 449 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 449 km / 279 mi / 242 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 300° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 117° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (United States) → Canada
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 14:46 in Sanford, it's 14:46 in Ottawa)
- **Elevation difference**: 130 ft (YOW is higher than SFM)

## Airports

### [Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfm-sanford-sanford-seacoast-regional-airport/1ef266df-3826-6086-a2cc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sanford, United States
- ICAO: KSFM
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 43.390000, -70.710000
- Elevation: 244 ft

### [Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yow-ottawa-ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international-airport/1ef266de-b189-6992-9daf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ottawa, Canada
- ICAO: CYOW
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 45.320000, -75.670000
- Elevation: 374 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfm-sanford-sanford-seacoast-regional-airport/1ef266df-3826-6086-a2cc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yow-ottawa-ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international-airport/1ef266de-b189-6992-9daf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)