Ottawa to Waterloo flights
Waterloo lies 439 km (273 mi) south-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 19 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 | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 104,986 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 10 km out | YHM, 58 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 Waterloo
Waterloo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 75 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 11 km), London International Airport (YXU, 70 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 58 km (36 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 75 km (47 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
| London International Airport (regional) | YXU | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,800 ft | 912 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 92 km (57 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Waterloo from Ottawa?
439 km (273 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa.
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Waterloo by air?
About 1 h 19 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 Waterloo?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ottawa to Waterloo flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM); Waterloo also has YYZ, YKF, YXU, 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.