Houston (IAH) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,502
miles
2,418
kilometers
1,306
nautical miles

🕐 3h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (40°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,502 2,403
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,502 2,403
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,502 2,253
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,502 2,253
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,502 3,004
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,502 2,253
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 Houston to Ottawa would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 22m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to YOW route connects Houston, United States with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 1,502 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 40° from Houston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, 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 George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 1,502 miles (2,418 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to YOW typically take around 3h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,502 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.