Distance From Borj El Arab International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, HBE - YOW Distance

The distance from Borj El Arab International Airport (HBE) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 5398 miles or 8688 kilometers or 4688 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 Alexandria ( Egypt ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexandria and Ottawa takes around 12 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Borj El Arab International Airport, Alexandria, Egypt to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 12 hours 24 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 • HBE - YOW

Kilometers		8688 km
Statute Miles		5398 miles
Nautical Miles		4688 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 24 minutes

Borj El Arab International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - HBE to YOW Flight Path

Location of Borj El Arab International Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Alexandria, Egypt and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HBE - YOW

Time difference between Alexandria (Egypt) and Ottawa (Canada) is 7 Hours.
Ottawa time is 7 Hours behind Alexandria.

Location	Local Time
Alexandria (Egypt)	2026-07-27, 07:53:30 EEST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-07-27, 00:53:30 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

Borj El Arab International Airport (HBE / HEBA) Alexandria, Egypt

Destination

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