Ottawa to Greater Sudbury flights
Greater Sudbury lies 426 km (265 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 18 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 | Greater Sudbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 166,004 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 10 km out | YSB, 21 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 Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sudbury Airport (YSB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,600 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Airport (regional) | YSB | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,600 ft | 1,141 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Greater Sudbury from Ottawa?
426 km (265 mi) in a straight line, west of Ottawa.
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury by air?
About 1 h 18 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 Greater Sudbury?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ottawa to Greater Sudbury flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sudbury Airport (YSB).
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.