GFF
Griffith
Australia
14,020 km
8,712 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,020 km
8,712 mi / 7,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GFF UIO
Airport Name Griffith Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GFF UIO
ICAO Code YGTH SEQM
City Griffith Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Guayaquil
Elevation 439 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -34.250000, 146.070000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Griffith (GFF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Griffith Airport (GFF) in Griffith, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,020 kilometers (8,712 miles / 7,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Griffith, it's 15:10 in Quito. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,761 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Griffith Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Griffith (GFF) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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