Distance From Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, MKC - YOW Distance

The distance from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 1056 miles or 1699 kilometers or 917 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 Kansas City ( United States ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kansas City and Ottawa takes around 2 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, Kansas City, United States to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 2 hours 25 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 • MKC - YOW

Kilometers		1699 km
Statute Miles		1056 miles
Nautical Miles		917 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 25 minutes

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - MKC to YOW Flight Path

Location of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kansas City, United States and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKC - YOW

Time difference between Kansas City (United States) and Ottawa (Canada) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kansas City (United States)	2026-08-07, 22:47:19 EDT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-08-07, 22:47:19 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

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC / KMKC) Kansas City, United States

Destination

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