Distance From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, CAN - YOW Distance

The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 7656 miles or 12320 kilometers or 6648 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 Guangzhou (Huadu) ( China ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Huadu) and Ottawa takes around 17 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (Huadu), China to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 17 hours 36 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 • CAN - YOW

Kilometers		12320 km
Statute Miles		7656 miles
Nautical Miles		6648 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 36 minutes

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - CAN to YOW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Huadu), China and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CAN - YOW

Time difference between Guangzhou (Huadu) (China) and Ottawa (Canada) is 13 Hours.
Ottawa time is 13 Hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Huadu) (China)	2026-01-30, 00:44:23 CST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-01-29, 11:44:23 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

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN / ZGGG) Guangzhou (Huadu), China

Destination

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