OttawatoCalgaryFlight Time
YOW–YYC · Nonstop
Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport) to Calgary (Calgary International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC) is about 4h 16m, covering 1,789 miles. WestJet, Porter, and Air Canada fly the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 07:20 to 18:20 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 16m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,789 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Ottawa to Calgary
WestJet, Porter, and Air Canada operate 5-6/day flights from YOW to YYC. Departures leave from Terminal D at YOW.
- First departure
- 07:20
- Last departure
- 18:20
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestJet | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal D · Seat map | 07:20 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
YYC to YOW flights — 5-6/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for YOW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 39 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Calgary?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC) is about 4h 16m, based on the 1,789-mile flying distance.
How far is Ottawa from Calgary?
Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC) is about 1,789 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Ottawa to Calgary?
Yes. WestJet, Porter, and Air Canada fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Calgary?
WestJet, Porter, and Air Canada fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC).
What aircraft fly from Ottawa to Calgary?
The YOW–YYC route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Ottawa
- YUL - MontrealMontréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport · 94 mi from YOWFlights from YUL