GYU
Guyuan
China
15,990 km
9,936 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,990 km
9,936 mi / 8,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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GYU UIO
Airport Name Guyuan Liupanshan Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GYU UIO
ICAO Code ZLGY SEQM
City Guyuan Quito
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,696 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, 106.220000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Guyuan (GYU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,990 kilometers (9,936 miles / 8,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 China 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 Guyuan, it's 10:21 in Quito. With a 13-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 3,504 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Guyuan Liupanshan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Guyuan (GYU) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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