Distance From Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, QOW - YOW Distance

The distance from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 5606 miles or 9022 kilometers or 4869 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 Owerri ( Nigeria ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Owerri and Ottawa takes around 12 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, Nigeria to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 12 hours 53 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 • QOW - YOW

Kilometers		9022 km
Statute Miles		5606 miles
Nautical Miles		4869 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 53 minutes

Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - QOW to YOW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Owerri, Nigeria and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QOW - YOW

Time difference between Owerri (Nigeria) and Ottawa (Canada) is 5 Hours.
Ottawa time is 5 Hours behind Owerri.

Location	Local Time
Owerri (Nigeria)	2026-03-15, 20:11:41 WAT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-03-15, 15:11:41 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

Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW / DNIM) Owerri, Nigeria

Destination

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