Airport Comparison
| YOW | YPY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Fort Chipewyan Airport |
| IATA Code | YOW | YPY |
| ICAO Code | CYOW | CYPY |
| City | Ottawa | Fort Chipewyan |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Toronto | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 374 ft | 761 ft |
| Coordinates | 45.320000, -75.670000 | 58.770000, -111.120000 |
Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) in Fort Chipewyan, Canada is 2,800 kilometers (1,740 miles / 1,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.
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 00:48 in Ottawa, it's 22:48 in Fort Chipewyan.
The return flight from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.