Distance From Kiel-Holtenau Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, KEL - YOW Distance

The distance from Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 3632 miles or 5845 kilometers or 3154 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 Kiel ( Germany ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kiel and Ottawa takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kiel-Holtenau Airport, Kiel, Germany to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 8 hours 21 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 • KEL - YOW

Kilometers		5845 km
Statute Miles		3632 miles
Nautical Miles		3154 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

Kiel-Holtenau Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - KEL to YOW Flight Path

Location of Kiel-Holtenau Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kiel, Germany and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KEL - YOW

Time difference between Kiel (Germany) and Ottawa (Canada) is 6 Hours.
Ottawa time is 6 Hours behind Kiel.

Location	Local Time
Kiel (Germany)	2026-10-10, 03:26:00 CEST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-10-09, 21:26:00 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

Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL / EDHK) Kiel, Germany

Destination

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