Amsterdam (AMS) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,499
miles
5,631
kilometers
3,041
nautical miles

🕐 7h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (296°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,499 5,598
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,499 5,598
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,499 5,249
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,499 5,249
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,499 6,998
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,499 5,249
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 3,499 miles across 7 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to YOW route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 3,499 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 296° from Amsterdam. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) serves Ottawa, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 3,499 miles (5,631 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to YOW typically take around 7h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,499 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.