Flights London → Ottawa
LHR → YOW
How long is the flight from London to Ottawa?
The flight from London (LHR) to Ottawa (YOW) takes about 7h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between London and Ottawa, utilizing a Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Ottawa serves approximately 2,992,334 passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and connectivity for the region.
The London (LHR) → Ottawa (YOW) route is operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Ottawa the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Ottawa: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Ottawa (YOW) heads north-west for about 5,346 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Ottawa it is 3.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-YOW
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-YOW
The flight from London (LHR) to Ottawa (YOW) takes about 7h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 London-Ottawa route is about 5,346 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
