Airport Comparison
| YOW | YXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport |
| IATA Code | YOW | YXC |
| ICAO Code | CYOW | CYXC |
| City | Ottawa | Cranbrook |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Toronto | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 374 ft | 3,082 ft |
| Coordinates | 45.320000, -75.670000 | 49.610000, -115.780000 |
Ottawa (YOW) to Cranbrook (YXC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook, Canada is 3,016 kilometers (1,874 miles / 1,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.
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 04:36 in Ottawa, it's 02:36 in Cranbrook.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,708 feet between the two airports. Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
The return flight from Cranbrook (YXC) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 84° (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 Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport (YXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.