UIO
Quito
Ecuador
8,452 km
5,252 miles
YAK
Yakutat
United States
Distance
8,452 km
5,252 mi / 4,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO YAK
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Yakutat Airport
IATA Code UIO YAK
ICAO Code SEQM PAYA
City Quito Yakutat
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Anchorage
Elevation 9,200 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 59.500000, -139.660000

Quito (UIO) to Yakutat (YAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Yakutat Airport (YAK) in Yakutat, United States is 8,452 kilometers (5,252 miles / 4,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 14:13 in Quito, it's 10:13 in Yakutat. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,160 feet between the two airports. Yakutat Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yakutat (YAK) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Yakutat Airport (YAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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