Philadelphia to Ottawa South flights
Ottawa South lies 606 km (377 mi) north of Philadelphia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 32 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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| Philadelphia | Ottawa South | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 1.6 million | 125,090 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | YOW, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ottawa South
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 47 km), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 49 km), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY, 75 km), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 81 km), Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV, 95 km).
Arriving in Ottawa South
Ottawa South is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 8 km (5 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, 8 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 17 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 81 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,000 ft | 374 ft |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (regional) | YRO | 8 km (5 mi) | 3,300 ft | 188 ft |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (regional) | YND | 17 km (11 mi) | 6,000 ft | 211 ft |
| Ogdensburg International Airport (regional) | OGS | 81 km (50 mi) | 6,400 ft | 297 ft |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field (regional) | MSS | 83 km (52 mi) | 5,601 ft | 215 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ottawa South from Philadelphia?
606 km (377 mi) in a straight line, north of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Ottawa South by air?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Ottawa South?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Ottawa South flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW); Ottawa South also has YRO, YND, OGS, MSS.
What currency do I need in Ottawa South?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.