UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,998 km
4,348 miles
YHS
Sechelt-Gibsons
Canada
Distance
6,998 km
4,348 mi / 3,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO YHS
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
IATA Code UIO YHS
ICAO Code SEQM CAP3
City Quito Sechelt-Gibsons
Country Ecuador Canada
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Vancouver
Elevation 9,200 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 49.460000, -123.720000

Quito (UIO) to Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) in Sechelt-Gibsons, Canada is 6,998 kilometers (4,348 miles / 3,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Canada. 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 11:32 in Quito, it's 08:32 in Sechelt-Gibsons. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,950 feet between the two airports. Sechelt-Gibsons 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 Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) to Quito (UIO) 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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