GBL
South Goulburn Is Airport
Australia
16,274 km
10,112 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
16,274 km
10,112 mi / 8,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GBL UIO
Airport Name South Goulburn Is Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GBL UIO
ICAO Code YGBI SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Guayaquil
Elevation 19 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -11.650000, 133.380000 -0.130000, -78.360000

South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) in South Goulburn Is Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 16,274 kilometers (10,112 miles / 8,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:29 in South Goulburn Is Airport, it's 05:59 in Quito. With a 14.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,181 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than South Goulburn Is Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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