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Flights from Ottawa to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or London, about 17h 26m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 08m

Ottawa to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey16h 08mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or London

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Dubai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

YOW Chicago (ORD) DXB

Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Mon17:30 YOW18:36 ORD2h 09m connection20:45 ORD18:56 DXBRepublic Airlines + Emirates

4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 26m

YOW London (LHR) DXB

Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates

Sat21:15 YOW08:38 LHR5h 52m connection14:30 LHR00:20 DXBAir Canada + Emirates

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 05m

YOW Boston (BOS) DXB

Leg 1: Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Mon15:30 YOW16:43 BOS6h 17m connection23:00 BOS18:54 DXBPorter Airlines + Emirates

6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 24m

YOW Paris (CDG) DXB

Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~16h 08m

YOW Toronto (YYZ) DXB

Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~17h 48m

YOW Montreal (YUL) DXB

Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~16h 58m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 10,730 km6,663 miles
Journey time: 16h 08mon current schedules
Time difference: +9hDubai vs Ottawa
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: YOW → DXB, DWC

Flights from Ottawa to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Dubai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, London and Boston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,730 km.

Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Dubai?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), London (LHR), Boston (BOS) and Paris (CDG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Ottawa and Dubai?

Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Dubai?

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Ottawa.

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