Vancouver to Ottawa Flights (YVR to YOW)

Route Reference

Vancouver to Ottawa

YVR

Vancouver

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YOW

Ottawa

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

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*YVRYOW HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Vancouver from Ottawa?

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

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Ottawa?

A nonstop flight from YVR to YOW 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 Vancouver and Ottawa?

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

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