Distance From Saint John Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, YSJ - YOW Distance

The distance from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 475 miles or 765 kilometers or 413 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 Saint John ( Canada ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saint John and Ottawa takes around 1 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saint John Airport, Saint John, Canada to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 1 hours 5 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 • YSJ - YOW

Kilometers		765 km
Statute Miles		475 miles
Nautical Miles		413 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 5 minutes

Saint John Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - YSJ to YOW Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YSJ - YOW

Time difference between Saint John (Canada) and Ottawa (Canada) is 1 Hours.
Ottawa time is 1 Hours behind Saint John.

Location	Local Time
Saint John (Canada)	2026-06-18, 02:54:09 ADT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-06-18, 01:54:09 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

Saint John Airport (YSJ / CYSJ) Saint John, Canada

Destination

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