UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,451 km
4,009 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
6,451 km
4,009 mi / 3,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

UIO YGX
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Gillam Airport
IATA Code UIO YGX
ICAO Code SEQM CYGX
City Quito Gillam
Country Ecuador Canada
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Winnipeg
Elevation 9,200 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 56.360000, -94.710000

Quito (UIO) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 6,451 kilometers (4,009 miles / 3,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 04:28 in Quito, it's 03:28 in Gillam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,724 feet between the two airports. Gillam 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 Gillam (YGX) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). 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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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