GBH
Galbraith Lake
United States
9,263 km
5,756 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,263 km
5,756 mi / 5,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
108°
east southeast

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GBH UIO
Airport Name Galbraith Lake Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GBH UIO
ICAO Code PAGB SEQM
City Galbraith Lake Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,663 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 68.480000, -149.490000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Galbraith Lake (GBH) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) in Galbraith Lake, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,263 kilometers (5,756 miles / 5,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States 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 09:44 in Galbraith Lake, it's 13:44 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,537 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Galbraith Lake Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Galbraith Lake (GBH) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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