Distance From Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, HRE - YOW Distance

The distance from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 7899 miles or 12712 kilometers or 6860 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 Harare ( Zimbabwe ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Harare and Ottawa takes around 18 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 18 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 • HRE - YOW

Kilometers		12712 km
Statute Miles		7899 miles
Nautical Miles		6860 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 9 minutes

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - HRE to YOW Flight Path

Location of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Harare, Zimbabwe and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRE - YOW

Time difference between Harare (Zimbabwe) and Ottawa (Canada) is 6 Hours.
Ottawa time is 6 Hours behind Harare.

Location	Local Time
Harare (Zimbabwe)	2026-06-14, 21:41:11 CAT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-06-14, 15:41:11 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

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE / FVRG) Harare, Zimbabwe

Destination

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