Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 653
miles
1,051
kilometers
567
nautical miles

🕐 1h 45m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (65°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
653 1,045
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
653 1,045
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
653 980
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
653 980
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
653 1,306
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
653 980
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?

Flights between Chicago and Ottawa follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to YOW route connects Chicago, United States with Ottawa, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 653 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 65° from Chicago. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 653 miles (1,051 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to YOW typically take around 1h 45m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 653 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.