Distance From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Malta International Airport, YOW - MLA Distance

The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 4524 miles or 7281 kilometers or 3929 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 Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ottawa and Valletta takes around 10 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 10 hours 24 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 - MLA

Kilometers		7281 km
Statute Miles		4524 miles
Nautical Miles		3929 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 24 minutes

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - YOW to MLA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ottawa, Canada and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YOW - MLA

Time difference between Ottawa (Canada) and Valletta (Malta) is 6 Hours.
Valletta time is 6 Hours ahead of Ottawa.

Location	Local Time
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-09-18, 21:42:45 EDT
Valletta (Malta)	2026-09-19, 03:42:45 CEST

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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta