London (LGW) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,342
miles
5,378
kilometers
2,904
nautical miles

🕐 6h 52m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (294°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,342 5,347
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,342 5,347
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,342 5,013
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,342 5,013
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,342 6,684
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,342 5,013
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?

A round trip between London and Ottawa earns you 6,684 base miles - that's 27% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to YOW route connects London, United Kingdom with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 3,342 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 294° from London. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

🛬 About YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 3,342 miles (5,378 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGW to YOW typically take around 6h 52m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,342 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.