The flight distance from Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 4,150 kilometers (2,579 miles / 2,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 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 04:19 in Ottawa, it's 02:19 in Whitehorse.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,943 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Ottawa (YOW) follows a heading of 87° (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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.