Airport Comparison
| GVA | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Geneva Cointrin International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | GVA | UIO |
| ICAO Code | LSGG | SEQM |
| City | Geneva | Quito |
| Country | Switzerland | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.240000, 6.110000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Geneva (GVA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,593 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.
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 Switzerland 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 10:45 in Geneva, it's 04:45 in Quito. With a 6-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 7,789 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.