GWD
Gwadar
Pakistan
14,955 km
9,293 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,955 km
9,293 mi / 8,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
297°
west northwest

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GWD UIO
Airport Name Gwadar International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GWD UIO
ICAO Code OPGD SEQM
City Gwadar Quito
Country Pakistan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 36 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 25.230000, 62.330000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gwadar (GWD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwadar International Airport (GWD) in Gwadar, Pakistan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,955 kilometers (9,293 miles / 8,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Pakistan 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 11:34 in Gwadar, it's 01:34 in Quito. With a 10-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 9,164 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gwadar International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gwadar (GWD) follows a heading of 53° (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 Gwadar International Airport (GWD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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