IAH
Houston
United States
3,038 km
1,888 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
3,038 km
1,888 mi / 1,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH YDC
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code IAH YDC
ICAO Code KIAH CER3
City Houston Drayton Valley
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Edmonton
Elevation 96 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 53.270000, -114.960000

Houston (IAH) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 3,038 kilometers (1,888 miles / 1,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:53 in Houston, it's 11:53 in Drayton Valley.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,680 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 141° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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