Airport Comparison
| YOW | YYE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Fort Nelson Airport |
| IATA Code | YOW | YYE |
| ICAO Code | CYOW | CYYE |
| City | Ottawa | Fort Nelson |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Toronto | America/Fort_Nelson |
| Elevation | 374 ft | 1,253 ft |
| Coordinates | 45.320000, -75.670000 | 58.840000, -122.600000 |
Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Nelson (YYE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 3,450 kilometers (2,144 miles / 1,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.
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 00:46 in Ottawa, it's 22:46 in Fort Nelson.
The return flight from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 95° (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 Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.