Airport Comparison
| YOW | YQY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
| IATA Code | YOW | YQY |
| ICAO Code | CYOW | CYQY |
| City | Ottawa | Sydney |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Toronto | America/Glace_Bay |
| Elevation | 374 ft | 203 ft |
| Coordinates | 45.320000, -75.670000 | 46.160000, -60.050000 |
Ottawa (YOW) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 1,214 kilometers (754 miles / 655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 80°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Ottawa, it's 23:50 in Sydney.
The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.