Ottawa to Vancouver Flights (YOW to YVR)

Route Reference

Ottawa to Vancouver

YOW

Ottawa

⟶

YVR

Vancouver

Distance	3,552 km / 2,207 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 4.2 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	America/Toronto
Destination Time Zone	America/Vancouver

Airlines Based in Canada 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 F8 Flair Airlines

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*YOWYVR HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair YOWYVR tells you the flight departs Ottawa and arrives in Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ottawa from Vancouver?

Ottawa (YOW) is approximately 3,552 km (2,207 miles) from Vancouver (YVR).

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Vancouver?

A nonstop flight from YOW to YVR takes roughly 4.2 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Vancouver?

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

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