JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
8,254 km
5,129 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,254 km
5,129 mi / 4,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JUV UIO
Airport Name Upernavik Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code JUV UIO
ICAO Code BGUK SEQM
City Upernavik Quito
Country Greenland Ecuador
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Guayaquil
Elevation 414 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 72.790000, -56.130000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Upernavik (JUV) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,254 kilometers (5,129 miles / 4,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 00:34 in Upernavik, it's 21:34 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 8,786 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Upernavik Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Upernavik (JUV) follows a heading of 7° (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 Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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