Distance From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, LYS - YOW Distance

The distance from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 3730 miles or 6003 kilometers or 3239 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 Lyon ( France ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lyon and Ottawa takes around 8 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 8 hours 34 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 • LYS - YOW

Kilometers		6003 km
Statute Miles		3730 miles
Nautical Miles		3239 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 34 minutes

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - LYS to YOW Flight Path

Location of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lyon, France and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LYS - YOW

Time difference between Lyon (France) and Ottawa (Canada) is 6 Hours.
Ottawa time is 6 Hours behind Lyon.

Location	Local Time
Lyon (France)	2026-05-05, 20:07:49 CEST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-05-05, 14:07:49 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

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS / LFLL) Lyon, France

Destination

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