GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
5,298 km
3,292 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
5,298 km
3,292 mi / 2,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
139°
southeast

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GWS UIO
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GWS UIO
ICAO Code KGWS SEQM
City Glenwood Springs Quito
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Denver America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,916 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 5,298 kilometers (3,292 miles / 2,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 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 06:10 in Glenwood Springs, it's 08:10 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,284 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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