Ottawa to Anchorage (YOW–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
3,067 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYC Calgary 8h 43m ACKLPD → CNKCX Calgary (YYC) to Anchorage flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 54m ACAMASP → BRK4 Toronto (YYZ) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 9h 33m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
IAD Dulles 10h 15m ACAVUA → UA Dulles (IAD) to Anchorage flights
YVR Vancouver 10h 37m ACCANH → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Anchorage flights
BOS Boston 12h 13m PDTS → AS Boston (BOS) to Anchorage flights
EWR Newark 14h 7m ACPDTS → UA Newark (EWR) to Anchorage flights
YEG Edmonton ~9h 9m PDTSWS → HTT Edmonton (YEG) to Anchorage flights
YHM Hamilton ~9h 11m HTT → Hamilton (YHM) to Anchorage flights
FAI Fairbanks ~9h 33m → ASEM Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Anchorage
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,067 mi 6h 43m nonstop -4h behind

YOW–ANC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YOW Routes ANC Routes YOW Live Flights ANC Live Flights YOW Delays ANC Delays
All flights from Anchorage (ANC) Anchorage to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
YYC ~8h 43m YYZ ~8h 54m YEG ~9h 9m YHM ~9h 11m FAI ~9h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
423
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → ANC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
82%
Return
ANC → YOW
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → ANC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 2:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
3,067 mi / 4,936 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 43m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YOW–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance3,067 mi / 4,936 km
Flight time6h 43m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 6h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 3,067 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Toronto Pearson and Chicago O'Hare.
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YOW to ANC

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to ANC is about 6 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,067 miles (4,936 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Toronto Pearson and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.