YOW
Ottawa
Canada
2,867 km
1,782 miles
YQF
Red Deer
Canada
Distance
2,867 km
1,782 mi / 1,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Toronto
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

YOW YQF
Airport Name Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Red Deer Regional Airport
IATA Code YOW YQF
ICAO Code CYOW CYQF
City Ottawa Red Deer
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/Edmonton
Elevation 374 ft 2,968 ft
Coordinates 45.320000, -75.670000 52.180000, -113.890000

Ottawa (YOW) to Red Deer (YQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) in Red Deer, Canada is 2,867 kilometers (1,782 miles / 1,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 04:16 in Ottawa, it's 02:16 in Red Deer.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,594 feet between the two airports. Red Deer Regional Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The return flight from Red Deer (YQF) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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