UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
7,366 km
4,577 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,366 km
4,577 mi / 3,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
216°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

UAK UIO
Airport Name Narsarsuaq Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code UAK UIO
ICAO Code BGBW SEQM
City Narsarsuaq Quito
Country Greenland Ecuador
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Guayaquil
Elevation 112 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 61.160000, -45.430000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,366 kilometers (4,577 miles / 3,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 01:49 in Narsarsuaq, it's 21:49 in Quito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,088 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Narsarsuaq Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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