YRO
Ottawa
Canada
2,873 km
1,785 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
2,873 km
1,785 mi / 1,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Toronto
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

YRO YYC
Airport Name Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code YRO YYC
ICAO Code CYRO CYYC
City Ottawa Calgary
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/Edmonton
Elevation 188 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 45.460000, -75.650000 51.110000, -114.020000

Ottawa (YRO) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) in Ottawa, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 2,873 kilometers (1,785 miles / 1,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 04:40 in Ottawa, it's 02:40 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,369 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YRO) follows a heading of 87° (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 / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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