The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 4,733 kilometers (2,941 miles / 2,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Ecuador with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:14 in Quito, it's 05:14 in Castro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,049 feet between the two airports. Gamboa Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 353° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.