EGS
Egilsstadir
Iceland
8,845 km
5,496 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EGS UIO
Airport Name Egilsstadir Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code EGS UIO
ICAO Code BIEG SEQM
City Egilsstadir Quito
Country Iceland Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Guayaquil
Elevation 76 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 65.280000, -14.400000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Egilsstadir (EGS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) in Egilsstadir, Iceland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Iceland with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:06 in Egilsstadir, it's 05:06 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,124 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Egilsstadir Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Egilsstadir (EGS) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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