Ottawa to Albany flights
Albany lies 344 km (214 mi) south-east of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ottawa | Albany | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 101,228 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 10 km out | ALB, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Albany
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ottawa
Ottawa is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 7 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 16 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 83 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 85 km).
Arriving in Albany
Albany is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Albany International Airport (ALB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany International Airport | ALB | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,500 ft | 285 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Albany from Ottawa?
344 km (214 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ottawa.
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Albany by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Albany?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ottawa to Albany flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Albany International Airport (ALB).
What currency do I need in Albany?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.