Distance From Nanaimo/Long Lake Seaplane Base to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The distance from Nanaimo/Long Lake Seaplane Base () to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 2244 miles or 3611 kilometers or 1949 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 Nanaimo ( Canada ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanaimo and Ottawa takes around 5 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanaimo/Long Lake Seaplane Base, Nanaimo, Canada to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 5 hours 9 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 • - YOW

Kilometers		3611 km
Statute Miles		2244 miles
Nautical Miles		1949 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 9 minutes

Nanaimo/Long Lake Seaplane Base to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - to YOW Flight Path

Location of Nanaimo/Long Lake Seaplane Base & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nanaimo, Canada and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - YOW

Time difference between Nanaimo (Canada) and Ottawa (Canada) is 3 Hours.
Ottawa time is 3 Hours ahead of Nanaimo.

Location	Local Time
Nanaimo (Canada)	2026-08-02, 07:54:01 PDT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-08-02, 10:54:01 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

Nanaimo/Long Lake Seaplane Base ( / CAT3) Nanaimo, Canada

Destination

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