Ottawa to St. John's flight pathYOWYYT

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Flight time2h 50m
Distance1,098
Heading073° → 090°
Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side consistently offers more varied and dramatic terrain — river valleys and hills at takeoff, glimpses of the St. Lawrence and Gulf coastline en route, and a scenic coastal approach into St. John's — while the right side stays over flatter or open-water terrain for most of the flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Ottawa to St. John's is 1,098 miles (1,767 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.

St. Lawrence River lowlands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, western coastline of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula

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Takeoff from YOW

LEFT

Departing YOW on runway 32 and turning southeast, the left side offers views of the Ottawa River valley and the rolling Gatineau Hills/Laurentian foothills to the north, while the right side just shows flat farmland toward the US border.

Ottawa RiverGatineau HillsLaurentian foothillsOttawa's Parliament Hill skyline
YOW Ottawa Macdonald Cartier InternationalOttawa, Canada

Landing at YYT

LEFT

On approach into YYT from the west, the left side reveals the rugged Avalon Peninsula coastline, including Conception Bay's inlets and the cliffs near St. John's harbor, while the right side mostly faces open Atlantic water.

Conception BayAvalon Peninsula cliffsSt. John's harbor narrowsSignal Hill
YYT St Johns InternationalHub for PAL Airlines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW) to St Johns International (YYT)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ottawa to St. John's. The left side consistently offers more varied and dramatic terrain — river valleys and hills at takeoff, glimpses of the St. Lawrence and Gulf coastline en route, and a scenic coastal approach into St. John's — while the right side stays over flatter or open-water terrain for most of the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International in Ottawa?

During takeoff from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YOW on runway 32 and turning southeast, the left side offers views of the Ottawa River valley and the rolling Gatineau Hills/Laurentian foothills to the north, while the right side just shows flat farmland toward the US border. Notable sights include: Ottawa River, Gatineau Hills, Laurentian foothills, Ottawa's Parliament Hill skyline.

What can I see when landing at St Johns International in St. John's?

When landing at St Johns International (YYT), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into YYT from the west, the left side reveals the rugged Avalon Peninsula coastline, including Conception Bay's inlets and the cliffs near St. John's harbor, while the right side mostly faces open Atlantic water. Notable sights include: Conception Bay, Avalon Peninsula cliffs, St. John's harbor narrows, Signal Hill.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to St. John's?

The flight from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW) to St Johns International (YYT) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,098 miles (1,767 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Ottawa to St. John's flight path pass over?

St. Lawrence River lowlands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, western coastline of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula