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.