Paris (CDG) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,516
miles
5,658
kilometers
3,055
nautical miles

🕐 7h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (297°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,516 5,626
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,516 5,626
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,516 5,274
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,516 5,274
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,516 7,032
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,516 5,274
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?

Flights between Paris and Ottawa follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CDG to YOW route connects Paris, France with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 3,516 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from France to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 297° from Paris. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CDG

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) serves Paris, France.

🛬 About YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 3,516 miles (5,658 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CDG to YOW typically take around 7h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,516 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.