JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
7,897 km
4,907 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,897 km
4,907 mi / 4,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JEG UIO
Airport Name Aasiaat Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code JEG UIO
ICAO Code BGAA SEQM
City Aasiaat Quito
Country Greenland Ecuador
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Guayaquil
Elevation 74 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 68.720000, -52.780000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Aasiaat (JEG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,897 kilometers (4,907 miles / 4,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Greenland 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 00:08 in Aasiaat, it's 21:08 in Quito. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,126 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Aasiaat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Aasiaat (JEG) follows a heading of 10° (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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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