The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 3,490 kilometers (2,168 miles / 1,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 an international route connecting Canada with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:10 in Ottawa, it's 16:10 in Zacatecas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,767 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zacatecas (ZCL) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 38° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.