YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
3,420 km
2,125 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
3,420 km
2,125 mi / 1,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Edmonton
Heading
101°
east

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YFS YOW
Airport Name Fort Simpson Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code YFS YOW
ICAO Code CYFS CYOW
City Fort Simpson Ottawa
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Edmonton America/Toronto
Elevation 555 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 61.760000, -121.240000 45.320000, -75.670000

Fort Simpson (YFS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,420 kilometers (2,125 miles / 1,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:02 in Fort Simpson, it's 01:02 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Simpson (YFS) follows a heading of 319° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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