Distance From Sochi International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, AER - YOW Distance

The distance from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 5144 miles or 8277 kilometers or 4467 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 Sochi ( Russia ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sochi and Ottawa takes around 11 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 11 hours 49 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 • AER - YOW

Kilometers		8277 km
Statute Miles		5144 miles
Nautical Miles		4467 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 49 minutes

Sochi International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - AER to YOW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sochi, Russia and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AER - YOW

Time difference between Sochi (Russia) and Ottawa (Canada) is 8 Hours.
Ottawa time is 8 Hours behind Sochi.

Location	Local Time
Sochi (Russia)	2025-12-15, 00:54:33 MSK
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-14, 16:54:33 EST

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

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia

Destination

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