Sydney to Ottawa Flights (SYD to YOW)

Route Reference

Sydney to Ottawa

SYD

Sydney

⟶

YOW

Ottawa

Distance	15,873 km / 9,863 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 18.7 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Australia/Sydney
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*SYDYOW HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sydney from Ottawa?

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

How long is the flight from Sydney to Ottawa?

A nonstop flight from SYD to YOW 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 Sydney and Ottawa?

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

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