GMZ
Alajero
Spain
7,212 km
4,481 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,212 km
4,481 mi / 3,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
255°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GMZ UIO
Airport Name La Gomera Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GMZ UIO
ICAO Code GCGM SEQM
City Alajero Quito
Country Spain Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Guayaquil
Elevation 716 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 28.030000, -17.210000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Alajero (GMZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,212 kilometers (4,481 miles / 3,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Spain with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Alajero, it's 04:26 in Quito. With a 6-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 8,484 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than La Gomera Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Alajero (GMZ) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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