AQY
Girdwood
United States
8,997 km
5,591 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,997 km
5,591 mi / 4,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AQY UIO
Airport Name Girdwood Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code AQY UIO
ICAO Code KAQY SEQM
City Girdwood Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Guayaquil
Elevation 164 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 60.970000, -149.120000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Girdwood (AQY) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girdwood Airport (AQY) in Girdwood, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,997 kilometers (5,591 miles / 4,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 United States with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:11 in Girdwood, it's 20:11 in Quito. 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 9,036 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Girdwood Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Girdwood (AQY) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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