GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
9,467 km
5,882 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,467 km
5,882 mi / 5,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
38°
northeast

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GYE LHR
Airport Name Simon Bolivar International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GYE LHR
ICAO Code SEGU EGLL
City Guayaquil London
Country Ecuador United Kingdom
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/London
Elevation 19 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -2.160000, -79.880000 51.470000, -0.460000

Guayaquil (GYE) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,467 kilometers (5,882 miles / 5,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Guayaquil, it's 19:25 in London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Guayaquil (GYE) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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