GAC
El Molino
Honduras
1,987 km
1,235 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,987 km
1,235 mi / 1,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GAC UIO
Airport Name Gracias Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GAC UIO
ICAO Code MHGS SEQM
City El Molino Quito
Country Honduras Ecuador
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 828 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 14.600000, -88.590000 -0.130000, -78.360000

El Molino (GAC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gracias Airport (GAC) in El Molino, Honduras to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,987 kilometers (1,235 miles / 1,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in El Molino, it's 06:38 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,372 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gracias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to El Molino (GAC) follows a heading of 326° (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 Gracias Airport (GAC) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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