Distance From Melbourne Essendon Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, MEB - YOW Distance

The distance from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 10298 miles or 16572 kilometers or 8943 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 Essendon Fields ( Australia ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Essendon Fields and Ottawa takes around 23 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melbourne Essendon Airport, Essendon Fields, Australia to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 23 hours 40 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 • MEB - YOW

Kilometers		16572 km
Statute Miles		10298 miles
Nautical Miles		8943 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 40 minutes

Melbourne Essendon Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - MEB to YOW Flight Path

Location of Melbourne Essendon Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Essendon Fields to Ottawa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Essendon Fields, Australia and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEB - YOW

Time difference between Essendon Fields (Australia) and Ottawa (Canada) is 14 Hours.
Ottawa time is 14 Hours behind Essendon Fields.

Location	Local Time
Essendon Fields (Australia)	2026-09-19, 08:07:12 AEST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-09-18, 18:07:12 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

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB / YMEN) Essendon Fields, Australia

Destination

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