Distance From Vancouver (HMCS Discovery) Heliport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The distance from Vancouver (HMCS Discovery) Heliport () to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 2203 miles or 3546 kilometers or 1914 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 Vancouver ( Canada ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vancouver and Ottawa takes around 5 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vancouver (HMCS Discovery) Heliport, Vancouver, Canada to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 5 hours 3 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 • - YOW

Kilometers		3546 km
Statute Miles		2203 miles
Nautical Miles		1914 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 3 minutes

Vancouver (HMCS Discovery) Heliport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - to YOW Flight Path

Location of Vancouver (HMCS Discovery) Heliport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Vancouver, Canada and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - YOW

Time difference between Vancouver (Canada) and Ottawa (Canada) is 3 Hours.
Ottawa time is 3 Hours ahead of Vancouver.

Location	Local Time
Vancouver (Canada)	2026-06-18, 02:59:36 PDT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-06-18, 05:59:36 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

Vancouver (HMCS Discovery) Heliport ( / ) Vancouver, Canada

Destination

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