The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 2,650 kilometers (1,647 miles / 1,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 14:39 in Ottawa, it's 12:39 in Medicine Hat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,978 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 88° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.