UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,830 km
4,244 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
6,830 km
4,244 mi / 3,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO YDC
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code UIO YDC
ICAO Code SEQM CER3
City Quito Drayton Valley
Country Ecuador Canada
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Edmonton
Elevation 9,200 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 53.270000, -114.960000

Quito (UIO) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 6,830 kilometers (4,244 miles / 3,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:07 in Quito, it's 20:07 in Drayton Valley.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,424 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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