Distance From Edinburgh Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, EDI - YOW Distance

The distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 3100 miles or 4988 kilometers or 2692 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh ( United Kingdom ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Edinburgh and Ottawa takes around 7 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 7 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • EDI - YOW

Kilometers		4988 km
Statute Miles		3100 miles
Nautical Miles		2692 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 7 minutes

Edinburgh Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - EDI to YOW Flight Path

Location of Edinburgh Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EDI - YOW

Time difference between Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Ottawa (Canada) is 5 Hours.
Ottawa time is 5 Hours behind Edinburgh.

Location	Local Time
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2025-01-15, 14:35:54 GMT
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-01-15, 09:35:54 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Destination

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada