Distance From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, YOW - HEL Distance

The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 3897 miles or 6271 kilometers or 3384 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 Ottawa ( Canada ) to Helsinki ( Finland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ottawa and Helsinki takes around 8 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland is 8 hours 57 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 - HEL

Kilometers		6271 km
Statute Miles		3897 miles
Nautical Miles		3384 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 57 minutes

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport Flight Route Map - YOW to HEL Flight Path

Location of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport & Helsinki Vantaa Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ottawa, Canada and Helsinki, Finland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YOW - HEL

Time difference between Ottawa (Canada) and Helsinki (Finland) is 7 Hours.
Helsinki time is 7 Hours ahead of Ottawa.

Location	Local Time
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-13, 20:37:54 EST
Helsinki (Finland)	2025-12-14, 03:37:54 EET

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

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

Destination

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland