Melbourne to Ottawa Flights (MEL to YOW)

Route Reference

Melbourne to Ottawa

MEL

Melbourne

⟶

YOW

Ottawa

Distance	16,574 km / 10,299 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 19.5 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Australia/Melbourne
Destination Time Zone	America/Toronto

Airlines Based in Australia or Canada

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

AC Air Canada WS WestJet PD Porter Airlines TS Air Transat QF Qantas VA Virgin Australia

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*MELYOW HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair MELYOW tells you the flight departs Melbourne and arrives in Ottawa.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Melbourne from Ottawa?

Melbourne (MEL) is approximately 16,574 km (10,299 miles) from Ottawa (YOW).

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ottawa?

A nonstop flight from MEL to YOW takes roughly 19.5 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Ottawa?

Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne and Ottawa is on America/Toronto — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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