GAB
Gabbs
United States
5,923 km
3,681 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,923 km
3,681 mi / 3,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GAB UIO
Airport Name Gabbs Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GAB UIO
ICAO Code KGAB SEQM
City Gabbs Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,699 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 38.920000, -117.960000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gabbs (GAB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabbs Airport (GAB) in Gabbs, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,923 kilometers (3,681 miles / 3,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 12:36 in Gabbs, it's 15:36 in Quito. 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 4,501 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gabbs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gabbs (GAB) follows a heading of 322° (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 Gabbs Airport (GAB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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