GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
3,555 km
2,209 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,555 km
2,209 mi / 1,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL UIO
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GDL UIO
ICAO Code MMGL SEQM
City Guadalajara Quito
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,016 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,555 kilometers (2,209 miles / 1,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico 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 01:04 in Guadalajara, it's 02:04 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,184 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 312° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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