UIO
Quito
Ecuador
8,518 km
5,293 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
8,518 km
5,293 mi / 4,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
359°
north

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Airport Comparison

UIO YGZ
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code UIO YGZ
ICAO Code SEQM CYGZ
City Quito Grise Fiord
Country Ecuador Canada
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Toronto
Elevation 9,200 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 76.430000, -82.910000

Quito (UIO) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 8,518 kilometers (5,293 miles / 4,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 21:26 in Quito, it's 22:26 in Grise Fiord.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,054 feet between the two airports. Grise Fiord 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 Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 175° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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