Airport Comparison
| YDC | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Drayton Valley Industrial Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | YDC | YOW |
| ICAO Code | CER3 | CYOW |
| City | Drayton Valley | Ottawa |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 2,776 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 53.270000, -114.960000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Drayton Valley (YDC) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,941 kilometers (1,827 miles / 1,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 91°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Drayton Valley, it's 19:58 in Ottawa.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,402 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Drayton Valley Industrial Airport.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Drayton Valley (YDC) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.