Distance From Aachen-Merzbrück Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, AAH - YOW Distance

The distance from Aachen-Merzbrück Airport (AAH) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 3601 miles or 5795 kilometers or 3127 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Aachen ( Germany ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Aachen and Ottawa takes around 8 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aachen-Merzbrück Airport, Aachen, Germany to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 8 hours 16 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AAH - YOW

Kilometers		5795 km
Statute Miles		3601 miles
Nautical Miles		3127 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 16 minutes

Aachen-Merzbrück Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - AAH to YOW Flight Path

Location of Aachen-Merzbrück Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Aachen, Germany and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AAH - YOW

Time difference between Aachen (Germany) and Ottawa (Canada) is 5 Hours.
Ottawa time is 5 Hours behind Aachen.

Location	Local Time
Aachen (Germany)	2026-03-19, 07:07:33 CET
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-03-19, 02:07:33 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aachen-Merzbrück Airport (AAH / EDKA) Aachen, Germany

Destination

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada