GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
5,686 km
3,533 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
5,686 km
3,533 mi / 3,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GYE LAX
Airport Name Simon Bolivar International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GYE LAX
ICAO Code SEGU KLAX
City Guayaquil Los Angeles
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 19 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -2.160000, -79.880000 33.940000, -118.410000

Guayaquil (GYE) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 5,686 kilometers (3,533 miles / 3,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:43 in Guayaquil, it's 06:43 in Los Angeles. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guayaquil (GYE) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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