UIO
Quito
Ecuador
5,610 km
3,486 miles
YGQ
Geraldton
Canada
Distance
5,610 km
3,486 mi / 3,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

UIO YGQ
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport
IATA Code UIO YGQ
ICAO Code SEQM CYGQ
City Quito Geraldton
Country Ecuador Canada
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Toronto
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,144 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 49.780000, -86.940000

Quito (UIO) to Geraldton (YGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) in Geraldton, Canada is 5,610 kilometers (3,486 miles / 3,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Quito, it's 01:45 in Geraldton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,056 feet between the two airports. Geraldton Greenstone Regional 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 Geraldton (YGQ) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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