Distance From Altena-Hegenscheid Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The distance from Altena-Hegenscheid Airport () to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 3643 miles or 5862 kilometers or 3163 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 Altena ( Germany ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Altena and Ottawa takes around 8 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Altena-Hegenscheid Airport, Altena, Germany to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 8 hours 22 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 • - YOW

Kilometers		5862 km
Statute Miles		3643 miles
Nautical Miles		3163 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 22 minutes

Altena-Hegenscheid Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - to YOW Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - YOW

Time difference between Altena (Germany) and Ottawa (Canada) is 6 Hours.
Ottawa time is 6 Hours behind Altena.

Location	Local Time
Altena (Germany)	2026-09-15, 04:20:01 CEST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-09-14, 22:20:01 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

Altena-Hegenscheid Airport ( / EDKD) Altena, Germany

Destination

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