San Francisco (SFO) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,440
miles
3,927
kilometers
2,121
nautical miles

🕐 5h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (62°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,440 3,904
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,440 3,904
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,440 3,660
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,440 3,660
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,440 4,880
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,440 3,660
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 2,440 miles across 5 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SFO to YOW route connects San Francisco, United States with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 2,440 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 62° from San Francisco. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, 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 San Francisco International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 2,440 miles (3,927 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to YOW typically take around 5h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,440 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.