Sydney (SYD) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,863
miles
15,873
kilometers
8,571
nautical miles

🕐 19h 17m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (58°)
Direction
🌍 -15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,863 15,781
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,863 15,781
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,863 14,795
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,863 14,795
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,863 19,726
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,863 14,795
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 9,863 miles across 20 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SYD to YOW route connects Sydney, Australia with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 9,863 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 58° from Sydney. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

🛬 About YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 9,863 miles (15,873 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SYD to YOW typically take around 19h 17m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,863 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.