XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
3,634 km
2,258 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,634 km
2,258 mi / 1,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Vancouver
Heading
78°
east northeast

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XQU YOW
Airport Name Qualicum Beach Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code XQU YOW
ICAO Code CAT4 CYOW
City Qualicum Beach Ottawa
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Vancouver America/Toronto
Elevation 191 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 49.340000, -124.390000 45.320000, -75.670000

Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,634 kilometers (2,258 miles / 1,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Qualicum Beach, it's 02:22 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 Qualicum Beach (XQU) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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