YOW
Ottawa
Canada
3,202 km
1,990 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
3,202 km
1,990 mi / 1,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Toronto
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

YOW YQU
Airport Name Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code YOW YQU
ICAO Code CYOW CYQU
City Ottawa Grande Prairie
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/Edmonton
Elevation 374 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates 45.320000, -75.670000 55.180000, -118.890000

Ottawa (YOW) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 3,202 kilometers (1,990 miles / 1,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 01:09 in Ottawa, it's 23:09 in Grande Prairie.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,821 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 92° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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