ORY
Paris
France
5,660 km
3,517 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
5,660 km
3,517 mi / 3,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ORY YOW
Airport Name Paris-Orly Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code ORY YOW
ICAO Code LFPO CYOW
City Paris Ottawa
Country France Canada
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Toronto
Elevation 291 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 48.730000, 2.360000 45.320000, -75.670000

Paris (ORY) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) in Paris, France to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 5,660 kilometers (3,517 miles / 3,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Paris, it's 16:50 in Ottawa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Paris (ORY) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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