GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
15,412 km
9,577 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,412 km
9,577 mi / 8,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GGD UIO
Airport Name Gregory Downs Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GGD UIO
ICAO Code YGDS SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 52 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -18.620000, 139.230000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,412 kilometers (9,577 miles / 8,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 15:41 in Gregory Downs Airport, it's 00:41 in Quito. With a 15-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 9,148 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gregory Downs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) follows a heading of 241° (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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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