GCD
Electric City
United States
6,626 km
4,117 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
6,626 km
4,117 mi / 3,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GCD UIO
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GCD UIO
ICAO Code K3W7 SEQM
City Electric City Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,593 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Electric City (GCD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 6,626 kilometers (4,117 miles / 3,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 20:54 in Electric City, it's 23:54 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 7,607 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Grand Coulee Dam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Electric City (GCD) follows a heading of 330° (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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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