Distance From Cat Lake Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, YAC - YOW Distance

The distance from Cat Lake Airport (YAC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 859 miles or 1383 kilometers or 746 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 Cat Lake ( Canada ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cat Lake and Ottawa takes around 1 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport, Cat Lake, Canada to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 1 hours 58 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 • YAC - YOW

Kilometers		1383 km
Statute Miles		859 miles
Nautical Miles		746 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 58 minutes

Cat Lake Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - YAC to YOW Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YAC - YOW

Time difference between Cat Lake (Canada) and Ottawa (Canada) is 1 Hours.
Ottawa time is 1 Hours ahead of Cat Lake.

Location	Local Time
Cat Lake (Canada)	2026-06-17, 05:57:28 EST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-06-17, 06:57:28 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

Cat Lake Airport (YAC / CYAC) Cat Lake, Canada

Destination

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