Distance From Bielefeld Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, BFE - YOW Distance

The distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 3653 miles or 5878 kilometers or 3172 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 Bielefeld ( Germany ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bielefeld and Ottawa takes around 8 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bielefeld Airport, Bielefeld, Germany to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 8 hours 23 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 • BFE - YOW

Kilometers		5878 km
Statute Miles		3653 miles
Nautical Miles		3172 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 23 minutes

Bielefeld Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - BFE to YOW Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • BFE - YOW

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

Location	Local Time
Bielefeld (Germany)	2025-12-15, 20:57:13 CET
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-15, 14:57:13 EST

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

Bielefeld Airport (BFE / EDLI) Bielefeld, Germany

Destination

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