GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
14,096 km
8,759 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,096 km
8,759 mi / 7,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
109°
east southeast

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GKL UIO
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GKL UIO
ICAO Code YGKL SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Lindeman America/Guayaquil
Elevation 21 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,096 kilometers (8,759 miles / 7,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 00:39 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 09:39 in Quito. With a 15-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 9,179 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Great Keppel Is Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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