Melbourne (MEL) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,299
miles
16,574
kilometers
8,949
nautical miles

🕐 20h 7m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (63°)
Direction
🌍 -15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
10,299 16,478
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
10,299 16,478
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
10,299 15,449
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
10,299 15,449
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
10,299 20,598
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
10,299 15,449
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?

This long-haul flight covers 10,299 miles across 21 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to YOW route connects Melbourne, Australia with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 10,299 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 63° from Melbourne. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 10,299 miles (16,574 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to YOW typically take around 20h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 10,299 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.