GVL
Gainesville
United States
3,867 km
2,403 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
3,867 km
2,403 mi / 2,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

GVL UIO
Airport Name Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GVL UIO
ICAO Code KGVL SEQM
City Gainesville Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/New_York America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,277 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -83.830000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gainesville (GVL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 3,867 kilometers (2,403 miles / 2,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 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 02:39 in Gainesville, it's 02:39 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,923 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gainesville (GVL) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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