Distance From Williston Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The distance from Williston Airport () to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 8019 miles or 12905 kilometers or 6964 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 Williston ( South Africa ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Williston and Ottawa takes around 18 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Williston Airport, Williston, South Africa to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 18 hours 26 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		12905 km
Statute Miles		8019 miles
Nautical Miles		6964 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 26 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - YOW

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

Location	Local Time
Williston (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 04:55:12 SAST
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-07-24, 22:55:12 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

Williston Airport ( / FAWL) Williston, South Africa

Destination

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