GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
5,317 km
3,304 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,317 km
3,304 mi / 2,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Phoenix
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GCN UIO
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GCN UIO
ICAO Code KGCN SEQM
City Grand Canyon Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,609 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,317 kilometers (3,304 miles / 2,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 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 23:55 in Grand Canyon, it's 01:55 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,591 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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