London (LHR) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,322
miles
5,346
kilometers
2,887
nautical miles

🕐 6h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (294°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,322 5,315
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,322 5,315
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,322 4,983
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,322 4,983
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,322 6,644
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,322 4,983
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 6,644 base miles - that's 27% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to YOW route connects London, United Kingdom with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 3,322 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 3,322 miles (5,346 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to YOW typically take around 6h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,322 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.