GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
17,925 km
11,138 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
17,925 km
11,138 mi / 9,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GWA UIO
Airport Name Gwa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GWA UIO
ICAO Code VYGW SEQM
City Gwa Quito
Country Myanmar Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Guayaquil
Elevation 10 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 17.600000, 94.580000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gwa (GWA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,925 kilometers (11,138 miles / 9,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Gwa, it's 11:51 in Quito. With a 11.5-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 9,190 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gwa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gwa (GWA) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Gwa Airport (GWA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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