UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,366 km
3,955 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
6,366 km
3,955 mi / 3,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
336°
north northwest

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.

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