The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) in Yellowknife, Canada is 3,100 kilometers (1,926 miles / 1,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Ottawa, it's 18:14 in Yellowknife.

The return flight from Yellowknife (YZF) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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