GLM
Glenormiston Airport
Australia
15,250 km
9,476 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,250 km
9,476 mi / 8,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GLM UIO
Airport Name Glenormiston Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GLM UIO
ICAO Code YGLO SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 158 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -22.890000, 138.820000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Glenormiston Airport (GLM) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenormiston Airport (GLM) in Glenormiston Airport, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,250 kilometers (9,476 miles / 8,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 15:30 in Glenormiston Airport, it's 00:30 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 9,042 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Glenormiston Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Glenormiston Airport (GLM) follows a heading of 235° (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 Glenormiston Airport (GLM) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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