Denver (DEN) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,514
miles
2,436
kilometers
1,315
nautical miles

🕐 3h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (66°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,514 2,422
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,514 2,422
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,514 2,271
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,514 2,271
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,514 3,028
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,514 2,271
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Denver to Ottawa would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 23m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DEN to YOW route connects Denver, United States with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 1,514 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 66° from Denver. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, United States.

🛬 About YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Denver International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 1,514 miles (2,436 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEN to YOW typically take around 3h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,514 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.