Distance From Cairo International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, CAI - YOW Distance

The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 5509 miles or 8866 kilometers or 4784 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 Cairo ( Egypt ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairo and Ottawa takes around 12 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 12 hours 39 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 • CAI - YOW

Kilometers		8866 km
Statute Miles		5509 miles
Nautical Miles		4784 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 39 minutes

Cairo International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - CAI to YOW Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CAI - YOW

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

Location	Local Time
Cairo (Egypt)	2025-12-16, 03:52:07 EET
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-15, 20:52:07 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

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt

Destination

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