GRW
Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Portugal
6,715 km
4,173 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,715 km
4,173 mi / 3,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRW UIO
Airport Name Graciosa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GRW UIO
ICAO Code LPGR SEQM
City Santa Cruz da Graciosa Quito
Country Portugal Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Guayaquil
Elevation 86 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 39.090000, -28.030000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Santa Cruz da Graciosa (GRW) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graciosa Airport (GRW) in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,715 kilometers (4,173 miles / 3,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, it's 01:03 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 9,114 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Graciosa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Santa Cruz da Graciosa (GRW) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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