GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
282 km
175 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
282 km
175 mi / 152 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GYE UIO
Airport Name Simon Bolivar International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GYE UIO
ICAO Code SEGU SEQM
City Guayaquil Quito
Country Ecuador Ecuador
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Guayaquil
Elevation 19 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -2.160000, -79.880000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Guayaquil (GYE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 282 kilometers (175 miles / 152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Ecuador. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Guayaquil, it's 14:01 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,181 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Simon Bolivar International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Guayaquil (GYE) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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