The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 3,593 kilometers (2,232 miles / 1,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Mexico City, it's 00:58 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,942 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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