SEA
Seattle
United States
830 km
516 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
830 km
516 mi / 448 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SEA YDC
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code SEA YDC
ICAO Code KSEA CER3
City Seattle Drayton Valley
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Edmonton
Elevation 432 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 53.270000, -114.960000

Seattle (SEA) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 830 kilometers (516 miles / 448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 15:52 in Seattle, it's 16:52 in Drayton Valley.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,344 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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