Ottawa to London, Essex (YOW–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
3,338 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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 2 hubs
LHR London 10h 20m A3ACOS → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 50m AFKL → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
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Ottawa to London, Essex
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,338 mi 6h 3m nonstop +5h ahead

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

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All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
LHR ~10h 20m CDG ~12h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
464
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 → STN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
STN → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 11:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
3,338 mi / 5,371 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. No eTA or advance authorization is currently required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Time spent in the UK does not count toward the Schengen 90-day limit.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YOW–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance3,338 mi / 5,371 km
Flight time6h 3m
Time difference+5 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: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 6h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 3,338 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle.
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from STN to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 STN

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to STN is about 6 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,338 miles (5,371 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.