Ottawa to Syracuse flights
Syracuse lies 265 km (165 mi) south 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 5 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 | Syracuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 144,142 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 10 km out | SYR, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Syracuse
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 Syracuse
Syracuse is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,013 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH, 67 km), Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport | SYR | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,013 ft | 421 ft |
| Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (regional) | ITH | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,977 ft | 1,099 ft |
| Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (regional) | BGM | 94 km (58 mi) | 7,305 ft | 1,636 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Syracuse from Ottawa?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south of Ottawa.
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Syracuse by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Syracuse?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ottawa to Syracuse flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR); Syracuse also has ITH, BGM.
What currency do I need in Syracuse?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.