The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport (YXD) in Edmonton, Canada is 2,847 kilometers (1,769 miles / 1,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 17:40 in Ottawa, it's 15:40 in Edmonton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,828 feet between the two airports. Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The return flight from Edmonton (YXD) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport (YXD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.