Distance From Vryburg Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, VRU - YOW Distance

The distance from Vryburg Airport (VRU) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 8003 miles or 12880 kilometers or 6950 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 Vyrburg ( South Africa ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vyrburg and Ottawa takes around 18 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vryburg Airport, Vyrburg, South Africa to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 18 hours 24 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 • VRU - YOW

Kilometers		12880 km
Statute Miles		8003 miles
Nautical Miles		6950 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 24 minutes

Vryburg Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - VRU to YOW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Vyrburg, South Africa and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VRU - YOW

Time difference between Vyrburg (South Africa) and Ottawa (Canada) is 6 Hours.
Ottawa time is 6 Hours behind Vyrburg.

Location	Local Time
Vyrburg (South Africa)	2026-09-11, 23:44:23 SAST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-09-11, 17:44:23 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

Vryburg Airport (VRU / FAVB) Vyrburg, South Africa

Destination

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