Distance From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, YOW - YHZ Distance

The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is 594 miles or 955 kilometers or 516 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 Ottawa ( Canada ) to Halifax ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ottawa and Halifax takes around 1 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, Halifax, Canada is 1 hours 21 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 • YOW - YHZ

Kilometers		955 km
Statute Miles		594 miles
Nautical Miles		516 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 21 minutes

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport Flight Route Map - YOW to YHZ Flight Path

Location of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport & Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ottawa, Canada and Halifax, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YOW - YHZ

Time difference between Ottawa (Canada) and Halifax (Canada) is 1 Hours.
Halifax time is 1 Hours ahead of Ottawa.

Location	Local Time
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-05-14, 09:23:32 EDT
Halifax (Canada)	2025-05-14, 10:23:32 ADT

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

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

Destination

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ / CYHZ) Halifax, Canada