Distance From General Alvear Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The distance from General Alvear Airport () to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 5576 miles or 8974 kilometers or 4843 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 General Alvear ( Argentina ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between General Alvear and Ottawa takes around 12 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Alvear Airport, General Alvear, Argentina to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 12 hours 49 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 • - YOW

Kilometers		8974 km
Statute Miles		5576 miles
Nautical Miles		4843 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 49 minutes

General Alvear Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - to YOW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between General Alvear, Argentina and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - YOW

Time difference between General Alvear (Argentina) and Ottawa (Canada) is 1 Hours.
Ottawa time is 1 Hours behind General Alvear.

Location	Local Time
General Alvear (Argentina)	2026-09-15, 18:23:08 -03
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-09-15, 17:23:08 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

General Alvear Airport ( / SAMA) General Alvear, Argentina

Destination

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