Flights to Ottawa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,000 ft | 374 ft |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (regional) | YRO | 7 km (4 mi) | 3,300 ft | 188 ft |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (regional) | YND | 16 km (10 mi) | 6,000 ft | 211 ft |
| Ogdensburg International Airport (regional) | OGS | 83 km (52 mi) | 6,400 ft | 297 ft |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field (regional) | MSS | 85 km (53 mi) | 5,601 ft | 215 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, YOW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 374 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ottawa
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa to New York City | United States | 540 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ottawa to Toronto | Canada | 349 km (217 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Ottawa to Brooklyn | United States | 548 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ottawa to Chicago | United States | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Ottawa to Queens | United States | 547 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ottawa to Montréal | Canada | 165 km (102 mi) | about 58 min |
| Ottawa to Philadelphia | United States | 609 km (378 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Ottawa to Manhattan | United States | 533 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Ottawa to The Bronx | United States | 528 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Ottawa to Columbus | United States | 850 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Ottawa to Charlotte | United States | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ottawa to Indianapolis | United States | 1,060 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Ottawa to Mississauga | Canada | 374 km (233 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Ottawa to Washington | United States | 733 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Ottawa to Nashville | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Ottawa to Brampton | Canada | 375 km (233 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Ottawa to Boston | United States | 503 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Ottawa to Detroit | United States | 681 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Ottawa to Louisville | United States | 1,151 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Ottawa to Baltimore | United States | 685 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Ottawa to Hamilton | Canada | 408 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Ottawa to Milwaukee | United States | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Ottawa to Beijing | China | 10,452 km (6,494 mi) | about 14 h 9 min |
| Ottawa to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,842 km (4,873 mi) | about 10 h 48 min |
| Ottawa to Tianjin | China | 10,526 km (6,540 mi) | about 14 h 15 min |
| Ottawa to Lahore | Pakistan | 10,938 km (6,797 mi) | about 14 h 46 min |
| Ottawa to Xi’an | China | 11,144 km (6,925 mi) | about 15 h 2 min |
| Ottawa to Moscow | Russia | 7,159 km (4,449 mi) | about 9 h 56 min |
| Ottawa to Seoul | South Korea | 10,513 km (6,532 mi) | about 14 h 14 min |
| Ottawa to Harbin | China | 9,644 km (5,992 mi) | about 13 h 7 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ottawa?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, YRO, YND, OGS, MSS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YOW from Ottawa city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ottawa on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.