Distance From Glasgow International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, GLA - YOW Distance

The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 3062 miles or 4928 kilometers or 2659 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 Paisley, Renfrewshire ( United Kingdom ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paisley, Renfrewshire and Ottawa takes around 7 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Glasgow International Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 7 hours 2 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 • GLA - YOW

Kilometers		4928 km
Statute Miles		3062 miles
Nautical Miles		2659 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 2 minutes

Glasgow International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - GLA to YOW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom and Ottawa, Canada. .

Nonstop flight route between Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GLA - YOW

Time difference between Paisley, Renfrewshire (United Kingdom) and Ottawa (Canada) is 5 Hours.
Ottawa time is 5 Hours behind Paisley, Renfrewshire.

Location	Local Time
Paisley, Renfrewshire (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 03:43:19 GMT
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-15, 22:43:19 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

Glasgow International Airport (GLA / EGPF) Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom

Destination

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