Airport Comparison
| UIO | YXH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Medicine Hat Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | YXH |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | CYXH |
| City | Quito | Medicine Hat |
| Country | Ecuador | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 2,352 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | 50.020000, -110.720000 |
Quito (UIO) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 6,366 kilometers (3,955 miles / 3,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 02:05 in Quito, it's 00:05 in Medicine Hat.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,848 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat (YXH) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 140° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.