Ottawa to Sydney Flights (YOW to SYD)

Route Reference

Ottawa to Sydney

YOW

Ottawa

⟶

SYD

Sydney

Distance	15,873 km / 9,863 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 18.7 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	America/Toronto
Destination Time Zone	Australia/Sydney

Airlines Based in Canada or Australia

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*YOWSYD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair YOWSYD tells you the flight departs Ottawa and arrives in Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ottawa from Sydney?

Ottawa (YOW) is approximately 15,873 km (9,863 miles) from Sydney (SYD).

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from YOW to SYD takes roughly 18.7 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Sydney?

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

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