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.