Ottawa to Barrie flights
Barrie lies 332 km (206 mi) west 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 | Barrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 147,829 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 10 km out | YYZ, 81 km out |
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 Barrie
Barrie is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 13 km), Muskoka Airport (YQA, 70 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Muskoka Airport (regional) | YQA | 70 km (43 mi) | 6,000 ft | 925 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 89 km (55 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Barrie from Ottawa?
332 km (206 mi) in a straight line, west of Ottawa.
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Barrie 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 Barrie?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ottawa to Barrie flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Barrie also has YLK, YQA, YTZ.
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.