GJT
Grand Junction
United States
5,336 km
3,316 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,336 km
3,316 mi / 2,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GJT UIO
Airport Name Grand Junction Regional Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GJT UIO
ICAO Code KGJT SEQM
City Grand Junction Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Denver America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,861 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -108.530000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Grand Junction (GJT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,336 kilometers (3,316 miles / 2,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 11:38 in Grand Junction, it's 13:38 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,339 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Grand Junction Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Grand Junction (GJT) follows a heading of 328° (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 Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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