Flights Frankfurt → Ottawa
FRA → YOW
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt, a major European city, with Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Serving an airport that sees nearly three million passengers annually, this Airbus A330-300 aircraft provides a direct link between these two culturally rich destinations.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Ottawa (YOW) route is operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Ottawa the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Ottawa: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Ottawa (YOW) heads north-west for about 5,984 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 54m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Ottawa it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-YOW
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Frequently asked questions about FRA-YOW
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Ottawa route is about 5,984 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
