UIO
Quito
Ecuador
5,495 km
3,415 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
5,495 km
3,415 mi / 2,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

UIO YQT
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code UIO YQT
ICAO Code SEQM CYQT
City Quito Thunder Bay
Country Ecuador Canada
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 9,200 ft 653 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 48.370000, -89.320000

Quito (UIO) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 5,495 kilometers (3,415 miles / 2,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 10:03 in Quito, it's 10:03 in Thunder Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,547 feet between the two airports. Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay (YQT) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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