Distance From Galway Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, GWY - YOW Distance

The distance from Galway Airport (GWY) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 2943 miles or 4737 kilometers or 2556 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 Galway ( Ireland ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galway and Ottawa takes around 6 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Galway Airport, Galway, Ireland to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 6 hours 46 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 • GWY - YOW

Kilometers		4737 km
Statute Miles		2943 miles
Nautical Miles		2556 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 46 minutes

Galway Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - GWY to YOW Flight Path

Location of Galway Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Galway to Ottawa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Galway, Ireland and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GWY - YOW

Time difference between Galway (Ireland) and Ottawa (Canada) is 5 Hours.
Ottawa time is 5 Hours behind Galway.

Location	Local Time
Galway (Ireland)	2026-06-15, 12:37:32 IST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-06-15, 07:37:32 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

Galway Airport (GWY / EICM) Galway, Ireland

Destination

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