Ottawa to Thunder Bay flights
Thunder Bay lies 1,080 km (671 mi) north-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 2 h 8 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.
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| Ottawa | Thunder Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 108,843 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 10 km out | YQT, 6 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 Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,318 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bay International Airport (regional) | YQT | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,318 ft | 653 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Thunder Bay from Ottawa?
1,080 km (671 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ottawa.
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Thunder Bay by air?
About 2 h 8 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 Thunder Bay?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ottawa to Thunder Bay flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).
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.