Distance From Pietermaritzburg Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, PZB - YOW Distance

The distance from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 8387 miles or 13498 kilometers or 7284 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 Pietermaritzburg ( South Africa ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pietermaritzburg and Ottawa takes around 19 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pietermaritzburg Airport, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 19 hours 16 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 • PZB - YOW

Kilometers		13498 km
Statute Miles		8387 miles
Nautical Miles		7284 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 16 minutes

Pietermaritzburg Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - PZB to YOW Flight Path

Location of Pietermaritzburg Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PZB - YOW

Time difference between Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) and Ottawa (Canada) is 6 Hours.
Ottawa time is 6 Hours behind Pietermaritzburg.

Location	Local Time
Pietermaritzburg (South Africa)	2026-03-20, 21:37:39 SAST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-03-20, 15:37:39 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

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB / FAPM) Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Destination

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