LPA
Gran Canaria Island
Spain
7,383 km
4,587 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,383 km
4,587 mi / 3,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LPA UIO
Airport Name Gran Canaria Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LPA UIO
ICAO Code GCLP SEQM
City Gran Canaria Island Quito
Country Spain Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Guayaquil
Elevation 78 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 27.930000, -15.390000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Gran Canaria Island, Spain to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,383 kilometers (4,587 miles / 3,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 00:58 in Gran Canaria Island, it's 19:58 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,122 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gran Canaria Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA) 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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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