Distance From General Mitchell International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, MKE - YOW Distance

The distance from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 628 miles or 1010 kilometers or 545 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 Milwaukee ( United States ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Milwaukee and Ottawa takes around 1 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, United States to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 1 hours 26 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 • MKE - YOW

Kilometers		1010 km
Statute Miles		628 miles
Nautical Miles		545 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 26 minutes

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

Location of General Mitchell International Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Milwaukee, United States and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKE - YOW

Time difference between Milwaukee (United States) and Ottawa (Canada) is 1 Hours.
Ottawa time is 1 Hours ahead of Milwaukee.

Location	Local Time
Milwaukee (United States)	2026-02-05, 16:28:15 CST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-02-05, 17:28:15 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

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE / KMKE) Milwaukee, United States

Destination

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